Pure Biology Gentle Face Cleanser for Women and Men | Refreshing Cleanser Face Wash for Oily Skin with Nourishing Essential Oils and Hyaluronic Acid | Foaming Face Wash and Hydrating Skin Cleanser for Face Care
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Gentle Face Cleanser for Women and Men | Refreshing Cleanser Face Wash for Oily Skin with Nourishing Essential Oils and Hyaluronic Acid | Foaming Face Wash and Hydrating Skin Cleanser for Face Care”
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.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 2 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%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateCocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCocamidopropylamine oxide~2.5–3%
Acrylates copolymer~1.8–2.3%
- 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 copolymerGlycol distearate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearatePolyquaternium-10~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon peel oil~0.8–1.2%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilSalvia sclarea oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydrolyzed rice protein~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinHydrolyzed pea protein~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineProline~0.25–0.45%
Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronatePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium 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 acidDisodium edta~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamidopropylamine oxide, Acrylates copolymer, Glycol distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Hydrolyzed pea protein, Glycine, Proline, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Disodium edta
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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.
| Pure BiologyGentle Face Cleanser for Women and Men | Refreshing Cleanser Face Wash for Oily Skin with Nourishing Essential Oils and Hyaluronic Acid | Foaming Face Wash and Hydrating Skin Cleanser for Face CareYOUR PRODUCT | ReplenixPurifying Antioxidant Foaming Cleanser | SimpleKind to Skin Moisturising Face Wash | UriageXemose Gentle Cleansing Syndet Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | — | — | $3.04 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Panthenol | Ceramide Ns |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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