Works for
CleansingCarbomerCan be harsh
“Bio-Gel Bio-Restorative Hydrogel”
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?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~6.1–9.1%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinCarbomer~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPeg-8~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Caprylyl glycol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarrageenan~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanChondrus crispus~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispusPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Butylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEthylparaben~0.1–0.4%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateIsobutylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Peg-8, Caprylyl glycol, Carrageenan, Chondrus crispus, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylparaben, Sodium polyacrylate, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben
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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.
| NeocutisBio-Gel Bio-Restorative HydrogelYOUR PRODUCT | PORELESS LABOPore Cleansing Gel | La Roche-PosayToleriance rosaliac CLEANSING GEL | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | — | $39.10 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: iS Clinical Cream CleanserClinique 2-in-1 Cleansing Micellar Gel + Light Makeup Remover
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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