LOréal Paris Men Expert Loreal Men Expert Magnesium Defence Face Wash
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CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Coco-betaine + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Loreal Men Expert Magnesium Defence Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium laureth sulfate~10–15%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfatePeg-8~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Coco-betaine~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineHexylene glycol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium chloride~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.3–1.9%
Citric acid~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidZinc pca~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaSodium hydroxide~0.5–1.1%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.95%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSalicylic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidMagnesium pca~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Magnesium pcaSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Peg-8, Coco-betaine, Hexylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Citric acid, Zinc pca, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium benzoate, Caprylyl glycol, Salicylic acid, Magnesium pca, Sodium hyaluronate, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| LOréal Paris Men ExpertLoreal Men Expert Magnesium Defence Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | GarnierPure Active Anti Blemish Soap Free Gel Wash Sensitive Skin | L'Oréal ParisDaily Foaming Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 87% | 87% |
| Price | — | $7.16 | $8.02 | $4.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | — | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review hindawi.com
- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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