Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Sodium laureth sulfate + 7 moreCan be harsh
“Cleansing 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 coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extractMedium 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%
Decyl glucoside~8.2–10%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium laureth sulfate~5.1–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium cocoamphoacetate~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateCeteareth-60 myristyl glycol~2.3–2.8%
Glycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl tauratePpg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide~1.4–1.7%
Coco-glucoside~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateParfum~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium chloride~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePpg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide~0.45–0.65%
Citric acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAscorbyl glucoside~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideBenzoic acid~0.2–0.4%
Butylene 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 glycolSodium citrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ci 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol, Glycerin, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide, Citric acid, Ascorbyl glucoside, Benzoic acid, Butylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Ci 19140, Ci 17200
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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.
| PayotCleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | UriageDS Cleansing Gel | DucrayKelual DS Foaming Gel | Paula's choiceFace Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 44% | 40% |
| Price | — | $12.18 | $12.69 | $21.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate | Lauryl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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