Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber De-Tox Foaming Cleanser
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CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoamphoacetate + 12 moreCleanses gently
“Cucumber De-Tox Foaming Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, lauryl glucoside, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, trideceth-9) 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, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Benzophenone-4, Carica papaya fruit extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.3–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium cocoamphoacetate~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateLauryl glucoside~2.4–2.9%
Benzophenone-4~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
More about Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acidDecyl glucoside~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosidePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSodium hydroxide~0.8–1.2%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractMangifera indica fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractChamomilla recutita flower oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower oilSaccharum officinarum extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractAcer saccharum extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolSodium pca~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaBht~0.25–0.45%
Propylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolLecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateGlyceryl oleate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleatePeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePpg-26-buteth-26~0.25–0.45%
Salvia sclarea oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium chloride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateSodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateEthylhexyl salicylate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylatePolysorbate 20~0.25–0.45%
Coco-glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- 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-glucosideTrideceth-9~0.25–0.45%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSodium lauryl glucose carboxylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateButylene 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 glycolPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ci 42053~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl glucoside, Benzophenone-4, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Decyl glucoside, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium hydroxide, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Saccharum officinarum extract, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Sodium pca, Bht, Propylene glycol, Lecithin, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Glyceryl oleate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Salvia sclarea oil, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Polysorbate 20, Coco-glucoside, Trideceth-9, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Butylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Ci 19140, Ci 42053
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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.
| Peter Thomas RothCucumber De-Tox Foaming CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth ArdenCeramide Skin Renewing Cleanser | CosMedixGentle Clean | Go-To Skin CareProperly Clean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $28.42 | $43.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 22 | 8 of 22 | 5 of 22 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Eop | Panthenol | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
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