Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-40 glyceryl cocoate + 6 moreCan be harsh
“Zeniac Purifying Cleansing 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Salvia officinalis leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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~2–2.9%
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~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateSodium coceth sulfate~1.3–1.9%
Parfum~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Coconut acid~0.55–1.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.7%
- 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 acetateDisodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Propylene 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~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractSodium chloride~0.1–0.45%
- 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~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSalvia 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 acidNasturtium officinale leaf extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Coconut acid, Potassium sorbate, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Propylene glycol, Arctium lappa root extract, Sodium chloride, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Citric acid, Nasturtium officinale leaf extract, 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.
| NorevaZeniac Purifying Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | UriageXemose Gentle Cleansing Syndet Gel | PayotPerfecting Foaming Gel | DECAARPurifying Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | $32.30 | $41.44 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ns | Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Skinfix barrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Gentle Gel CleanserAhava Mineral Radiance Cleansing Gel
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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- 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
- 6
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