PrescriptSkin Probiotic Foaming Cleanser
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucosideCleanses gently
“Probiotic 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, decyl glucoside) 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, decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Humulus lupulus extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~9.8–12%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineDecyl glucoside~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideLactobacillus ferment lysate~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateYogurt extract~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~1.6–2%
- 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 extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCucumis sativus seed extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spirulina platensis extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractHumulus lupulus extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractLavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.45–0.7%
Citrus limon peel extract~0.3–0.55%
Glycerin~0.3–0.55%
- 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 GlycerinCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHexyl cinnamal~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Yogurt extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Cucumis sativus seed extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Glycerin, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal
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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.
| PrescriptSkinProbiotic Foaming CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Adorn CosmeticsBasics Natural Gel Cleanser | Refillable | Avant SkincareBlue Volcanic Stone Purifying & Antioxidising Cleansing Gel | Summer FridaysPink Dew Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 38% |
| Price | $26.99 | — | — | $15.00−$11.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Glyceryl Caprylate | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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