Works for
CleansingSodium lauryl sulfate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside + 4 moreCan be harsh
“Cleanses skin without a drying effect.”
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.
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extractMedium 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%
Sodium lauryl sulfate~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateGlycerin~4–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerParfum~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGluconolactone~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneSodium hydroxide~1.1–1.3%
Sodium cocoamphoacetate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateLauryl glucoside~0.7–1.1%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTetrasodium edta~0.3–0.6%
1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSodium lauryl glucose carboxylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateCalcium gluconate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateCitrus aurantium dulcis flower extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Prunus amygdalus dulcis flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tropolone~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Glycerin, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Gluconolactone, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Tetrasodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Calcium gluconate, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis flower extract, Tropolone
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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.
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| Match | — | 60% | 53% | 47% |
| Price | — | $26.77 | $24.76 | $8.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Marshmallow Root Extract | Betaine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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