Works for
CleansingCetyl alcohol, Glyceryl isostearate + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Seaweed Cleansing Soap”
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.
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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Exfoliating Seaweed Grains: Detoxes the skin with high amounts of vitamins.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ascophyllum nodosum powder~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl benzoate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~2.7–4%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetyl alcohol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCi 19140~1.5–2.2%
Ci 42090~1.3–1.9%
Diazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaFucus vesiculosus extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Glycerin~0.55–1.25%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerGlyceryl isostearate~0.4–1%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.3–0.75%
Limonene~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.75%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-8 stearate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-8 stearatePpg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide~0.15–0.55%
Propylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPropylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Sodium chloride~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium laureth sulfate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateStearic acid~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTriethanolamine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineIngredient list view
Water, Ascophyllum nodosum powder, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Diazolidinyl urea, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Glyceryl isostearate, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Methylparaben, Parfum, Peg-8 stearate, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Propylene glycol, Propylparaben, Sodium chloride, Sodium laureth sulfate, Stearic acid, Triethanolamine
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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.
| Mario BadescuSeaweed Cleansing SoapYOUR PRODUCT | EthiqueBliss Bar | RevolutionSkincare CBD Soft Foam Cleanser | Dial Complete2 in 1 Moisturizing & Antibacterial Beauty Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | $7.00 | $17.00+$10.00 | $10.74+$3.74 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Oryza Sativa Bran Oil | Cbd | Butyrospermum Parkii Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of PEG Diesters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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