Works for
CleansingHexylene glycol, Cetyl betaineCleanses gently
“This soothing face wash rinses away toxins and drenches skin in hydration.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl betaine, hexylene glycol) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cetyl betaine
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extractMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hexylene glycol~6.3–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolGlycerin~3.3–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~2.6–3.9%
- 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 NiacinamideAloe barbadensis leaf extract~2.1–3.2%
- 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~1.4–2.2%
- 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 extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCetyl betaine~1.1–1.7%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Peg-100~0.1–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hexylene glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl betaine, Sodium benzoate, Peg-100, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol
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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.
| OlaySensitive Calming WaterYOUR PRODUCT | SimpleKind Defence Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Wipes 20 wipes | CeraVeHydrating Micellar Cleansing Water, Ultra Gentle Cleanser and Makeup Remover | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 88% | 83% |
| Price | — | — | — | $7.25 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Phytosphingosine | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
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