Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash
Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Behenic acid + 6 moreCleanses gently
“What it is: A best-selling cleanser that easily rinses away makeup, impurities and surface oils for skin that feels comfortably clean.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (behenic acid, cetearyl alcohol, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-3 distearate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, stearic acid) 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: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Mentha viridis leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
User reviews
0 of 1 community members would buy it again.
It caused my skin to get irritated and 2 tiny blisters
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Myristic acid~7.9–9.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinBehenic acid~3–3.7%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl tauratePalmitic acid~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPotassium hydroxide~1.6–2%
Lauric acid~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidStearic acid~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilMentha viridis leaf oil~0.65–1%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilLavandula hybrida oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilStyrax benzoin gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.4–0.65%
Limonene~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneTourmaline~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria saccharina extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractHydrolyzed wheat protein~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCetearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPolyquaternium-7~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Butylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolDisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Peg-3 distearate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Behenic acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Palmitic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Stearic acid, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Styrax benzoin gum, Linalool, Limonene, Tourmaline, Laminaria saccharina extract, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyquaternium-7, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Peg-3 distearate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| OriginsChecks and Balances Frothy Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueAll About Clean™ Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser | AlbionAUTHENTIQUE THE Face Wash | La Roche-PosayRosaliac Micellar Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 40% | 38% |
| Price | $29.00 | $9.24−$19.76 | — | $22.00−$7.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 0 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Salicylic Acid | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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