NEST Fragrances Grapefruit & Verbena Water Activated Foaming Cleansing Towelettes
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CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 12 moreCleanses gently
“Grapefruit & Verbena Water Activated Foaming Cleansing Towelettes”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, decyl glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, laureth-3, lauryl glucoside, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium laurate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, trisodium sulfosuccinate) 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, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, decyl glucoside, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Cassia hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateParfum~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCocamidopropyl betaine~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineWater~2.8–4.2%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCassia hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Caprylyl glycol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium chloride~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlycerin~0.5–1.15%
- 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 sulfate~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateBenzyl alcohol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.7%
Polyquaternium-7~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Sorbic acid~0.15–0.6%
Cocamidopropyl dimethylamine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can work as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating
More about Cocamidopropyl dimethylamineEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.5%
Sodium sulfate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateTetradecene~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.1–0.45%
Sodium glycolate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.1–0.45%
- 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 leaf juicePanthenol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium citrate~0.1–0.45%
- 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 citrateSodium acetate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.1–0.45%
Sodium pca~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaHexadecene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium lactate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateArginine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAspartic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidPca~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaIsoleucine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineThreonine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineHelianthus annuus extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractSodium lauryl sulfoacetate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateLauryl glucoside~0.15–0.6%
Decyl glucoside~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate~0.2–0.7%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateGlycine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolTrisodium sulfosuccinate~0.1–0.45%
Alanine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineSerine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineValine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caryodendron orinocense seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil with a high content of linoleic acid that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and helps strengthen the skin barrier. It is an excellent moisturizer. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Caryodendron orinocense seed oilCamelina sativa seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilCocos nucifera oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.5%
- 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 acetateProline~0.1–0.5%
Histidine~0.1–0.4%
Phenylalanine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium laurate~0.15–0.6%
Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisteareth-75 ipdi~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearatePpg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide~0.1–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Laureth-3~0.1–0.4%
Helichrysum angustifolium flower extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilLimonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.01–0.05%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Water, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, Cassia hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Sodium sulfate, Benzyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Disodium edta, Polyquaternium-7, Sorbic acid, Cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium sulfate, Tetradecene, Bht, Sodium glycolate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Panthenol, Sodium citrate, Sodium acetate, Oryza sativa bran extract, Sodium pca, Hexadecene, Sodium lactate, Arginine, Aspartic acid, Pca, Isoleucine, Threonine, Helianthus annuus extract, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Lauryl glucoside, Decyl glucoside, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Glycine, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Trisodium sulfosuccinate, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Caryodendron orinocense seed oil, Camelina sativa seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Proline, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium laurate, Citric acid, Disteareth-75 ipdi, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Sodium hydroxide, Laureth-3, Helichrysum angustifolium flower extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
| NEST FragrancesGrapefruit & Verbena Water Activated Foaming Cleansing TowelettesYOUR PRODUCT | Formula ZPop off cleansing wipe | Drunk ElephantMello Marula Cream Cleanser with 1.0% Colloidal Oatmeal | CeraVeCream to Foam Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | $18.00 | $12.87 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 31 | 14 of 31 | 13 of 31 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Colloidal Oatmeal | 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 26 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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