Lumene Nordic Hydra [LÄHDE] Arctic Aqua Foaming Cleanser

Lumene Nordic Hydra [LÄHDE] Arctic Aqua Foaming Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate + 3 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Nordic Hydra [LÄHDE] Arctic Aqua Foaming Cleanser”
Source: Lookfantastic

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 cocamidopropyl 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.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~11–13%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.7–2.1%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.8–1.15%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.55–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Benzyl salicylate, Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~11–13%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.7–2.1%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~1.6–1.9%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.8–1.15%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~11–13%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~11–13%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Glycerin~4.2–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Methyl gluceth-20~3.1–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it

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Betula alba juice~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~1.9–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-8~1.6–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Betaine~1.3–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.8–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citronellyl methylcrotonate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Panthenol~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Propanediol~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium pca~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Linalool~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Methyl gluceth-20, Betula alba juice, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Peg-8, Betaine, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Citronellyl methylcrotonate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium pca, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Citronellol, Parfum

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