Works for
CleansingSodium lauryl sulfate, Decyl glucoside + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Hand Wash Sweet Water”
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 lauryl sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside.
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium lauryl sulfate~12–15%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateDecyl glucoside~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideLauryl glucoside~3.8–4.7%
Sodium chloride~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCocamidopropyl betaine~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineGlycerin~1–1.3%
- 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 GlycerinSodium citrate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateAloe barbadensis extract~0.55–0.85%
- 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 extractTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Parfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 60730~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium citrate, Aloe barbadensis extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Ci 60730
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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.
| MethodHand Wash Sweet WaterYOUR PRODUCT | MustelaCertified Organic Micellar Water with Olive Oil and Aloe | AlphanovaKids Wash Your Hands Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel | SIDIABraless Hydrating Wash with Plant-Based Retinol | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | $31.16 | $20.00−$11.16 | — | $34.30+$3.14 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | Bisabolol | Prickly Pear Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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