Name: Paula's choice - Calm Redness Relief Cleanser normal to dry skin Full size
Brand: Paula's choice

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Calm Redness Relief Cleanser normal to dry skin Full size

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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoyl glutamate, glyceryl stearate, glycol stearate, hexylene glycol, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium laureth sulfate) 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 laureth sulfate

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
cocamidopropyl betaine	HIGH
disodium cocoyl glutamate	HIGH
glyceryl stearate	HIGH

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Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
sodium laureth sulfate
glycol stearate
chamomilla recutita flower extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
sodium laureth sulfate Works as a foaming cleansing agent	11% - 14%
glycol stearate Helps oil and water mix together	4.1% - 5%
methyl gluceth-20 Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it	3.2% - 3.9%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	2.4% - 2.9%
hydroxyethylcellulose Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures	1.8% - 2.2%
chamomilla recutita flower extract Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating	1.5% - 1.9%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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	1.3% - 1.6%
cocamidopropyl betaine Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen	1.7% - 2.1%
sodium cocoyl glutamate Helps oil and water mix together	0.95% - 1.15%
disodium cocoyl glutamate Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent	0.7% - 1.05%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
sodium pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer	0.5% - 0.75%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.45% - 0.65%
hexylene glycol Helps create a more spreadable product texture	0.25% - 0.4%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	0.2% - 0.35%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.1% - 0.2%
phytic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics	0.05% - 0.15%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.2%
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Key ingredients	methyl gluceth-20 sodium pca	Common: Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride carbomer +5 more	Common: Other: lactic acid betaine +1 more	Common: sodium pca Other: helianthus annuus seed oil sodium hyaluronate +9 more	Common: Other: phytosphingosine zinc gluconate +10 more	Common: Other: niacinamide panthenol +2 more	Common: Other: panthenol glycerin	Common: Other: petrolatum glycerin +5 more	Common: Other: fructose glucose +7 more	Common: Other: panthenol dimethicone +8 more	Common: sodium pca Other: trehalose
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Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? disodium cocoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? glycol stearate Has skin benefit? +10 more	cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ceteth-24 Has skin benefit? choleth-24 Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? glycol stearate Has skin benefit? +8 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? peg-7 glyceryl cocoate Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? sodium cocoamphoacetate Has skin benefit? +13 more	althaea officinalis root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +6 more	isopropyl alcohol Has skin benefit? sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? copper gluconate Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? disodium cocoamphodiacetate Has skin benefit? sodium cocoamphoacetate Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +7 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? sodium dehydroacetate Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? annona cherimola fruit extract Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? sodium methyl oleoyl taurate Has skin benefit? acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +15 more	pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? disodium cocoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +5 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +1 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? brassica oleracea italica extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? carbomer Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? decyl isostearate Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +14 more