Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl isethionate, Decyl glucoside + 12 moreCleanses gently
“REDNESS REFORM SULFUR CLEANSER”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, capric acid, cetyl phosphate, cocamide mipa, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coconut acid, decyl glucoside, lauric acid, myristic acid, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium lauroyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sorbitan palmitate, xanthan gum) 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: decyl glucoside
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Sulfur, Azelaic acid + 3 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid, sulfur. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy17 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 lauroyl isethionate~5.6–6.8%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateDecyl glucoside~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineSulfur~1.5–1.8%
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateSodium lauroamphoacetate~1.5–1.8%
Azelaic acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Azelaic acidChamomilla recutita flower water~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Osmanthus fragrans flower extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Quartz~0.65–0.95%
Panthenol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBisabolol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCentella asiatica extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractPolyglycerin-6~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-6Saccharomyces/zinc ferment~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains zinc. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/zinc fermentApricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-6 esters~0.35–0.6%
Guaiazulene~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A blue-colored ingredient that is traditionally used as a colorant. It has anti-inflammatory properties. For example, it is successfully used to treat diaper rash for new borns. It can help support the skin barrier by reducing inflammation
More about GuaiazuleneMagnolol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honokiol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed garcinia mangostana fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lauric acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidCoconut acid~0.4–0.65%
Myristic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidAcacia senegal gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumCapric acid~0.3–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPropanediol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCocamide mipa~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, and viscosity controlling. Comes from coconut acid. Doesn't appear to be a common irritant
More about Cocamide mipaHydroxyacetophenone~0.25–0.45%
Octenidine hcl~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium chloride~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateSodium isethionate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleateSorbitan palmitate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateCetyl phosphate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Decyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sulfur, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Azelaic acid, Chamomilla recutita flower water, Osmanthus fragrans flower extract, Quartz, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Centella asiatica extract, Polyglycerin-6, Saccharomyces/zinc ferment, Apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Guaiazulene, Magnolol, Honokiol, Hydrolyzed garcinia mangostana fruit extract, Lauric acid, Coconut acid, Myristic acid, Acacia senegal gum, Capric acid, Xanthan gum, Propanediol, Cocamide mipa, Hydroxyacetophenone, Octenidine hcl, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Sodium isethionate, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Sorbitan palmitate, Cetyl phosphate, Potassium hydroxide, Citric acid
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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.
| PrequelREDNESS REFORM SULFUR CLEANSERYOUR PRODUCT | GraydonFace Foam | SkinfixAcne+ 2% BHA Cleanser | BiodermaPigmentbio H2O - Micellar Water | |
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| Match | — | 78% | 76% | 73% |
| Price | $17.99 | $39.95+$21.96 | $10.00−$7.99 | $16.06−$1.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 22 | 4 of 22 | 1 of 22 |
| Key difference | — | Coco-Glucoside | Salicylic Acid | Hexapeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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