Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Mens Refreshing Shower Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium chloride~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLauryl hydroxysultaine~2.2–2.7%
Sodium salicylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Glycol distearate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateGlycerin~0.9–1.1%
- 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 GlycerinCitric acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolyquaternium-7~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Tetrasodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateMagnesium sulfate~0.35–0.6%
Zinc citrate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laureth-4~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide~0.2–0.4%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ci 14720~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.01–0.05%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Sodium salicylate, Sodium benzoate, Glycol distearate, Glycerin, Citric acid, Polyquaternium-7, Tetrasodium edta, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Magnesium sulfate, Zinc citrate, Laureth-4, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 14720, Ci 19140, Alpha-isomethyl ionone
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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.
| PalmoliveMens Refreshing Shower GelYOUR PRODUCT | LynxEnergised You Shower Gel | LACURAFoaming Gel Cleanser | BaleaVanilla Coconut Shower Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | $3.81 | — | $1.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Three clinical studies showing the anti-aging benefits of sodium salicylate in human skinpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
- 6
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