Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleansing Gel
Works for
CleansingSodium trideceth sulfate, Disodium lauroamphodiacetate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Purity Made Simple Cleansing Gel”
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 lauroamphodiacetate, glycereth-7 caprylate/caprate, polysorbate 20, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium trideceth 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 c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium trideceth sulfate~11–14%
Disodium lauroamphodiacetate~6.7–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Disodium lauroamphodiacetateAcrylates copolymer~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerPolysorbate 20~2.3–2.8%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~2.1–2.6%
- 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 sulfonateGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineIsopropyl alcohol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholSodium sulfate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilAniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilBulnesia sarmientoi wood oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilRosa centifolia flower oil~0.4–0.65%
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum album oil~0.35–0.6%
Salvia sclarea oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ormenis multicaulis oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acacia dealbata flower/stem extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilPiper nigrum fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disteareth-75 ipdi~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycereth-7 caprylate/caprate~0.25–0.45%
Potassium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogen peroxide~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium nitrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium chloride~0.2–0.4%
Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateButeth-3~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tributyl citrate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Sodium chloride~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideDisodium edta~0.1–0.15%
Citric acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium trideceth sulfate, Disodium lauroamphodiacetate, Acrylates copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Isopropyl alcohol, Sodium sulfate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Rosa centifolia flower oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Santalum album oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Ormenis multicaulis oil, Acacia dealbata flower/stem extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Disteareth-75 ipdi, Glycereth-7 caprylate/caprate, Potassium chloride, Hydrogen peroxide, Magnesium nitrate, Magnesium chloride, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Buteth-3, Tributyl citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Linalool, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
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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.
| PhilosophyPurity Made Simple Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | RoC SkincareBarrier Renew Gel-To-Foam Cleanser | Peter Thomas RothWater Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Makeup Removing Gel Cleanser | OnagrineVisibly Pure Purifying Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | $12.99 | $29.27 | $15.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ng | Marshmallow Root Extract | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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