L'Oréal Paris Men Expert Magnesium Defence Shower Gel
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CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Coco-betaineCan be harsh
“Ideal for the face, body and hair, the Magnesium Defence Shower Gel from L'Oréal Paris' Men Expert range thoroughly cleanses and hydrates to leave you feeling refreshed.”
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~10–16%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium chloride~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCoco-betaine~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineParfum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMagnesium pca~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Magnesium pcaSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.7%
Pentylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Coco-betaine, Parfum, Citric acid, Magnesium pca, Sodium hydroxide, Pentylene glycol, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| L'Oréal ParisMen Expert Magnesium Defence Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | La Roche-PosayLipikar Syndet AP+ Body & Face Wash | GarnierMicellar Cleansing Gel Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 47% | 46% |
| Price | — | $7.16 | $19.99 | $10.18 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: SVR Physiopure Cleansing Foaming Gel Pure and MildBioderma Sensibio DS+ Cleansing Gel
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
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