Mustela Soothing Cleansing Gel

Mustela Soothing Cleansing Gel

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Hydroxypropyl guar
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
β€œSoothing Cleansing Gel”
Source: Mustela USA

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, hydroxypropyl guar) 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.

Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~4.9–7.4%
Hydroxypropyl guarEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions~2.7–4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~4.9–7.4%est.
Hydroxypropyl guarUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsionsMedium~2.7–4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.5–6.7%
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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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~4.9–7.4%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Hydroxypropyl guar~2.7–4%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Citric acid~1.9–2.9%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Maltodextrin~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Saccharide hydrolysate~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Persea gratissima fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Hydroxypropyl guar, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Maltodextrin, Saccharide hydrolysate, Persea gratissima fruit extract

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Amazon USPrice as of 11/9 18:00 GMT
$16.99
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$17.00
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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
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Matchβ€”33%32%30%
Price$17.00β€”$20.00+$3.00$16.99
Shared key ingredientsβ€”2 of 51 of 51 of 5
Key differenceβ€”Coco-BetaineCocamidopropyl BetainePanthenol
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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