Medik8 Try Me Size Calmwise Soothing Cleanser

Medik8 Try Me Size Calmwise Soothing Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Try Me Size Calmwise Soothing Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, sodium cocoamphoacetate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~8.7–10.7%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.9–4.7%
Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~2.7–3.3%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~2.1–2.6%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.8–2.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Rosa damascena extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~8.7–10.7%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~2.1–2.6%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.8–2.2%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.15%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.2–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.9–4.7%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~2.7–3.3%est.
Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extractPlant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.4–1.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.7–10.7%
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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Glycerin~4.3–5.2%
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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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~3.9–4.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~2.7–3.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam

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Coco-glucoside~2.1–2.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Decyl glucoside~1.8–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract~1.4–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties

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Menaquinone-4
Not recognized
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Benzyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Curcuma longa root extract~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

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Sodium bicarbonate~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate the product pH

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Rosa damascena extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

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Teprenone~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Maltodextrin~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Limonene~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citral~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ci 75810~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Chlorophyllin-copper complex~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Coco-glucoside, Decyl glucoside, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Unknown, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Curcuma longa root extract, Sodium bicarbonate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Rosa damascena extract, Teprenone, Maltodextrin, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Ci 75810, Chlorophyllin-copper complex

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