Obagi Gentle Rejuvenation Soothing Cleanser

Obagi Gentle Rejuvenation Soothing Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids + 3 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Gentle Rejuvenation Soothing Cleanser”
From product name

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, sodium laureth 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.

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~6.9–10.3%
Sodium lauroyl oat amino acidsEffect: High~3.1–4.6%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~1.6–2.4%
SaponinsEffect: High~0.15–0.55%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~6.9–10.3%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Salvia officinalis extract—High~0.15–0.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~2–3%est.
Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~1.6–2.5%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
EthoxydiglycolHelps to improve the product consistencyMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~1.6–2.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~6.9–10.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Glycerin~3.3–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids~3.1–4.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Aloe barbadensis extract~1.6–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Sodium laureth sulfate~1.6–2.4%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Glycereth-7~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Panthenol~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Oleyl lactate~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ethoxydiglycol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to improve the product consistency

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Triethanolamine~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Salvia officinalis extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Saponins~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Methylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ethylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Butylparaben~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Propylparaben~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Isobutylparaben~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ci 19140~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Aloe barbadensis extract, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycereth-7, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Panthenol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Oleyl lactate, Ethoxydiglycol, Triethanolamine, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Saponins, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Parfum, Ci 19140

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