Phisoderm Tear Free Baby Cream Wash

Phisoderm Tear Free Baby Cream Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropylamine oxide + 2 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Dermatologist and allergy tested, pHisoderm(R) Tear-Free Cream Wash moisturizes as it cleans so it won't over-dry or irritate baby’s delicate skin.”
Source: Walgreens

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.

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.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~10–16%
Cocamidopropylamine oxideEffect: High~3.4–5.1%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.05–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Diazolidinyl urea, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~10–16%est.
Diazolidinyl ureaA preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~10–16%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~10–16%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Paraffinum liquidum~4–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Cocamidopropylamine oxide~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Disodium ricinoleamido mea-sulfosuccinate~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Diazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Propylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Propylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Triethanolamine~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Paraffinum liquidum, Cocamidopropylamine oxide, Disodium ricinoleamido mea-sulfosuccinate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Diazolidinyl urea, Disodium edta, Parfum, Methylparaben, Propylene glycol, Propylparaben, Triethanolamine

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

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    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Phisoderm Tear Free Baby Cream Wash
PhisodermTear Free Baby Cream Wash

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