Neutrogena Calming Turmeric Cleansing Foam
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside + 4 moreCan be harsh
“Calming Turmeric Cleansing Foam”
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, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate.
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%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~9.4–11.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~4.3–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinDecyl glucoside~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate~2.4–2.9%
Citric acid~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium chloride~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium hydroxide~1.3–1.6%
Curcuma longa rhizome extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but there is no evidence of effectiveness in skin
More about Curcuma longa rhizome extractLinoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium acrylates copolymer~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDisodium tetrapropenyl succinate~0.5–0.75%
Sodium lauryl sulfate~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~0.5–0.7%
- 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 sulfonateDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 15985~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Sodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Curcuma longa rhizome extract, Linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Potassium acrylates copolymer, Propylene glycol, Disodium tetrapropenyl succinate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Ci 15985
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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.
| NeutrogenaCalming Turmeric Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | AveenoCalm + Restore Redness Relief Foaming Cleanser | SuperdrugSimply Pure Gentle Foaming Cleanser | REVOLUTION SKINCAREGood Vibes Goddess Hydration Cannabis Sativa Foaming Face Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | $9.97 | $0.99 | $9.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | — | Allantoin | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE CleanserPharmaceris A - Puri-Sensilium Soothing Foam
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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