Palmers s Cocoa Butter Formula MEN Body and Face Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 moreCleanses gently
“s Cocoa Butter Formula MEN Body and Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamide mea, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycol stearate, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate) 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, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Methylisothiazolinone + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~12–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateButylene glycol~4.6–5.6%
- 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 glycolCocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~2.2–2.7%
Glycol stearate~1.9–2.3%
Cocamide mea~1.5–1.8%
Parfum~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSea salt~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterTocopheryl acetate~0.65–0.95%
- 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 acetateCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPolyquaternium-10~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.15%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeLinalool~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Butylene glycol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Glycol stearate, Cocamide mea, Parfum, Sea salt, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Tocopheryl acetate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methylisothiazolinone, Ci 19140, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, 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.
| Palmerss Cocoa Butter Formula MEN Body and Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | SundariGentle Gel Cleanser | VitaminSea.beautyRed Algae Coconut Oil Gel Facial Cleanser | AveenoAbsolutely Ageless Nourishing Cleanser Blackberry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $39.00 | — | $11.49 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Hamamelis Virginiana Extract | Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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