Neutrogena Men Daily Invigorating Foaming Gel Face Wash
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CleansingSodium lauryl sulfate, Coco-glucoside + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Men Daily Invigorating Foaming Gel Face Wash”
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 coco-glucoside.
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Menthol, Dmdm hydantoin + 1 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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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 lauryl sulfate~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateCoco-glucoside~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideDisodium lauroamphodiacetate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Disodium lauroamphodiacetatePanthenol~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPolyquaternium-7~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.1–1.7%
Acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateMenthol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.4–0.9%
Polysorbate 20~0.35–0.8%
Citric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Dmdm hydantoin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinCi 42090~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Coco-glucoside, Disodium lauroamphodiacetate, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-7, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Menthol, Disodium edta, Polysorbate 20, Citric acid, Methylparaben, Dmdm hydantoin, Ci 42090, Unknown, Parfum
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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.
| NeutrogenaMen Daily Invigorating Foaming Gel Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | DucrayKertyol P.S.O. Cleansing Gel | Paula's choiceCalm Redness Relief Cleanser - Oily Skin | GarnierNatural Aloe Extract Gel Wash for Normal Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $17.13 | $13.30 | $4.67 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Zinc Coceth Sulfate | Meadowfoam Seed Oil | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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- 3Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5
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