Works for
CleansingSodium palmate, Sodium cocoateCleanses gently
“Superfoliant Bar Soap”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (sodium cocoate, sodium palmate) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Our most exfoliating bar soap yet pairs powerful grit with nourishing plant oils for the ultimate one-two punch.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium palmate~26–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium palmateSodium cocoate~8.2–12.4%
Water~4.7–7%
Glycerin~3.2–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinSodium chloride~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPumice~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceCocos nucifera oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterJojoba esters~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersTitanium dioxide~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSpirulina maxima extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractLarix sibirica wood extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be used as a fragrance. Has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Larix sibirica wood extractPentasodium pentetate~0.05–0.3%
Tetrasodium etidronate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Sodium palmate, Sodium cocoate, Water, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Pumice, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Jojoba esters, Titanium dioxide, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Spirulina maxima extract, Unknown, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Larix sibirica wood extract, Pentasodium pentetate, Tetrasodium etidronate
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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.
| OARS + ALPSSuperfoliant Bar SoapYOUR PRODUCT | Jack BlackCharcoal Body Bar Massaging Soap | SheaMoistureAfrican Black Soap Acne-Prone Face & Body Bar | MoroccanoilBody Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 45% | 44% |
| Price | $10.00 | $16.00+$6.00 | — | $14.39+$4.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Gelidiella Acerosa Extract | Sodium Palm Kernelate | Agran Oil |
| 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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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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