Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Lauryl glucoside + 6 moreCan be harsh
“Willow Bark Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate.
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?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.8–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineLauryl glucoside~3.7–4.5%
Sodium cocoamphoacetate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateSodium chloride~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.5–1.9%
- 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 juiceArginine~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSalix nigra bark extract~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractSpinacia oleracea leaf extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Spinacia oleracea leaf extractTocopherol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolXanthan gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBulnesia sarmientoi wood oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.3–0.6%
- 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 oilLavandula hybrida oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilCedrus atlantica bark oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Abies sibirica oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Artemisia herba-alba oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Origanum majorana herb oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Juniperus communis fruit oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Piper nigrum fruit oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Abies balsamea extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCoco-glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSodium lauryl glucose carboxylate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIsopropyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Coumarin~0.1–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium chloride, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Arginine, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Salix nigra bark extract, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Abies sibirica oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Artemisia herba-alba oil, Origanum majorana herb oil, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Abies balsamea extract, Phenoxyethanol, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citric acid, Isopropyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool
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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.
| ManCaveWillow Bark Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | CosMedixGentle Clean | Paula's choiceFace Wash | Institut EsthedermPURE CLEANSING FOAM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $43.00 | $21.99 | $32.35 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 12 | 8 of 12 | 8 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Decyl Glucoside | Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 6Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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