Non Gender Specific Everything Cleanser
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CleansingCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Lauryl glucoside + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Everything Cleanser”
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, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, cocamidopropylamine oxide, lauryl glucoside, sodium cocoyl isethionate) 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
Anti-blemishRetinyl palmitate ~0.15–0.3%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
“This cleanser contains kelp, tea tree, pine bark and lemon, which work together to cleanse pores, remove makeup and improve skin brightness.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 4 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~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~8.2–10%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineLauryl glucoside~4.7–5.8%
Cocamidopropylamine oxide~3.7–4.5%
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideCocamidopropyl betaine~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium cocoyl isethionate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateGlycerin~1.5–1.9%
- 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 GlycerinRosa damascena extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMacrocystis pyrifera extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Gelidiella acerosa extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Gelidiella acerosa extractMonostroma nitidum thallus extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- 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 extractCitrus limon peel oil~0.35–0.65%
Urtica dioica extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Allantoin panthenol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateRetinyl palmitate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateSodium citrate~0.15–0.3%
- 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 citrateCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropylamine oxide, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Rosa damascena extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Monostroma nitidum thallus extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Urtica dioica extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Potassium sorbate, Allantoin panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Sodium citrate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| Non Gender SpecificEverything CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Skinfixbarrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Gentle Gel Cleanser | The Better Skin Co.Better Skin Gel Kleanse - 50% OFF | Derma EVitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | $12.00 | — | $15.84 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-3 | Mannitol | Retinol |
| 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 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2
- 3Marine Bioactive Compounds and Their Health Benefits: A Reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
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