Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-40 glyceryl cocoate + 6 moreCan be harsh
“Exfoliac Gentle Foaming Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
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 strong irritants: Parfum, Imidazolidinyl urea + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-40 glyceryl cocoate~3.2–4.8%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCeteareth-60 myristyl glycol~1.9–2.9%
Decyl glucoside~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosidePeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateSodium coceth sulfate~1.2–1.8%
Sodium chloride~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateParfum~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumImidazolidinyl urea~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
More about Imidazolidinyl ureaCoconut acid~0.45–1%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 acetatePropylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 glycolArctium lappa root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractNasturtium officinale leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractCitric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Peg-40 glyceryl cocoate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol, Decyl glucoside, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Sodium coceth sulfate, Sodium chloride, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Parfum, Imidazolidinyl urea, Coconut acid, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Propylene glycol, Arctium lappa root extract, Nasturtium officinale leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool
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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.
| NorevaExfoliac Gentle Foaming GelYOUR PRODUCT | PayotPerfecting Foaming Gel | UriageXemose Gentle Cleansing Syndet Gel | DECAARPurifying Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | $23.63 | $32.30+$8.67 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Ceramide Ns | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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