Olay Cleanser, Foaming Cleanser Jelly, Normal Skin
Works for
CleansingSodium lauroamphoacetate, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Cleanser, Foaming Cleanser Jelly, Normal Skin”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium trideceth sulfate, trideceth-3) 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.
Anti-blemishNiacinamide ~0.45–0.7%Under-dosed
“•Cleanser that cleanses skin from impurities, dirt & pollution •Melts away make-up •Purifies & refreshes while respecting skin’s balance, without over-drying •With vitamins E & B3, & pro-vitamin B5 •Respects skin’s balance. Won’t clog pores”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Imidazolidinyl urea, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium lauroamphoacetate~11–13%
Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~4.5–5.5%
Glycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateSodium trideceth sulfate~1.9–2.3%
Tocopheryl acetate~1.3–1.6%
- 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 acetatePanthenol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractBht~0.55–0.85%
Peg-100~0.55–0.8%
Propylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 glycolNiacinamide~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateTrideceth-3~0.45–0.65%
Magnesium nitrate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Tetrasodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Sodium sulfate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateSodium chloride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMagnesium chloride~0.2–0.4%
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolyquaternium-10~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Imidazolidinyl urea~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
More about Imidazolidinyl ureaMethylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinonePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Sodium trideceth sulfate, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Bht, Peg-100, Propylene glycol, Niacinamide, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Trideceth-3, Magnesium nitrate, Disodium edta, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium sulfate, Sodium chloride, Magnesium chloride, Citric acid, Polyquaternium-10, Imidazolidinyl urea, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum, Linalool
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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.
| OlayCleanser, Foaming Cleanser Jelly, Normal SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser | La Roche-PosayLipikar Nourishing Shower Gel | ISDINAcniben Teen Klärender Reinigungsschaum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 82% | 82% |
| Price | — | $7.82 | $17.99 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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More alternatives: Naturium Multi-Calm Cream CleanserKmart 2 in 1 Deep Gel Cleanser and Makeup Eraser - Salicylic Acid & Vitamin B3
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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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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