Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium cocoyl alaninate + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Facial Cleanser”
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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Oenothera biennis flower extract, Jasminum officinale flower water + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 cocoyl isethionate~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSodium cocoyl alaninate~2.6–3.8%
1,2-hexanediol~1–1.5%
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideErythritol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolHydroxyacetophenone~1.2–1.8%
Morus alba bark extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
More about Morus alba bark extractPanthenol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium phytate~0.4–0.95%
Allantoin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Prunus amygdalus amara kernel oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa meal extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of oatmeal extract. Helps restore skin barrier and has antioxidant properties
More about Avena sativa meal extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- 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 extractButylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPyrus malus leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis flower extract~0.15–0.5%
Glycine max seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractRubus idaeus fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractJasminum officinale flower water~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can lead to irritation
More about Jasminum officinale flower waterVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolCentella asiatica extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractSodium pca~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaAzadirachta indica leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia annua extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractPolygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractUsnea barbata extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractPulsatilla koreana extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium cocoyl alaninate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Erythritol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Morus alba bark extract, Panthenol, Sodium phytate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Prunus amygdalus amara kernel oil, Avena sativa meal extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Pyrus malus leaf extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Glycine max seed extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Jasminum officinale flower water, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Tocopherol, Centella asiatica extract, Sodium pca, Azadirachta indica leaf extract, Artemisia annua extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Usnea barbata extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Pulsatilla koreana extract
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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.
| MongdiesFacial CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Cica Cleansing Gel | Versed SkinThe Purist | CeraVeCream to Foam Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | $26.40 | $4.09−$22.31 | $13.60−$12.80 | $13.32−$13.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | 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 33 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Morus alba L. nature's functional tonicsciencedirect.com
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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