Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl glycinate, Disodium cocoyl glutamate + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Oil Defence Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
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?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Parfum + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl glycinate~9–11%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glycinateGlycerin~4.3–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinCitric acid~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCharcoal powder~2.4–3%
Disodium cocoyl glutamate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateSclerotium gum~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceHamamelis virginiana water~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterParfum~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Menthol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Panthenol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolEpilobium fleischeri extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Linalool~0.4–0.65%
Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl salicylate~0.3–0.6%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.3–0.55%
Abies sibirica oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia herba-alba oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilLavandula hybrida oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilOriganum majorana herb oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCoumarin~0.15–0.3%
Abies balsamea balsam extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus communis fruit oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Piper nigrum fruit oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Glycerin, Citric acid, Charcoal powder, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Sclerotium gum, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hamamelis virginiana water, Parfum, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Benzoic acid, Menthol, Panthenol, Epilobium fleischeri extract, Dehydroacetic acid, Linalool, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Abies sibirica oil, Artemisia herba-alba oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Origanum majorana herb oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Coumarin, Abies balsamea balsam extract, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Potassium sorbate, 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.
| ManCaveOil Defence Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | Natura SibericaOrganic Certified Deep Cleansing Hyaluronic Oil | Paula's choiceDefense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser | EveredenKids Multi-Vitamin Face Wash Fragrance Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $13.38 | $27.48 | $9.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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