Olay Unscented Olay Daily Gentle Clean 5

Olay Unscented Olay Daily Gentle Clean 5

Efficacy50/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Perfect for sensitive skin types, these specially textured cloths have the cleansing power of a scrub, toner, mask and cleanser to gently exfoliate skin.”
Source: Target

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium laurate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.2–7.8%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~3.9–5.8%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.2–4.8%
Sodium laurateEffect: High~0.05–0.3%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Perfect for sensitive skin types, these specially textured cloths have the cleansing power of a scrub, toner, mask and cleanser to gently exfoliate skin.”
Source: Target

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?

Irritancy
9 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 9 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.2–7.8%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~3.9–5.8%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Chamomilla recutita extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.2–4.8%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.85–1.25%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~0.15–0.65%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Petrolatum~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Glycerin~4–6%
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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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.2–7.8%
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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Decyl glucoside~3.9–5.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~3.2–4.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Butylene glycol~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-14m~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Vitis vinifera seed extract~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAntibacterial

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Polyquaternium-10~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Phenoxyethanol~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Benzyl alcohol~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Panthenol~0.3–0.75%
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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-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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Chamomilla recutita extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Propylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Silica~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Bht~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium laurate~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ingredient list view

Petrolatum, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Butylene glycol, Peg-14m, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Panthenol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Chamomilla recutita extract, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium edta, Silica, Bht, Sodium laurate

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