Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Coconut acid + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Re:lief Cleansing Bar”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, coconut acid, glyceryl caprylate, hexylene glycol, sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, sodium cocoyl isethionate) 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: coco-betaine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~26–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateZea mays starch~11–16%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchGlycerin~4.9–7.4%
- 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 GlycerinCoconut acid~3.6–5.3%
Water~2.3–3.4%
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateOlea europaea fruit oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilSodium isethionate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coco-betaine~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineSodium cocoyl apple amino acids~0.95–1.4%
Houttuynia cordata powder~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylpropanediol~0.5–1.15%
Curcuma longa root extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCentella asiatica extract~0.45–1.05%
- 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 extractPropanediol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium chloride~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHexylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.35%
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.25%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Zea mays starch, Glycerin, Coconut acid, Water, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sodium isethionate, Coco-betaine, Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, Houttuynia cordata powder, Methylpropanediol, Curcuma longa root extract, Centella asiatica extract, Propanediol, Sodium chloride, Hexylene glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Caprylyl glycol
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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.
| Purito SEOULRe:lief Cleansing BarYOUR PRODUCT | Beauty of JoseonLow pH Rice Face and Body Cleansing Bar | VanicreamCleansing Bar for Sensitive Skin | Oceanly™Face Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $8.25 | $4.99 | $9.95 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Petrolatum | Rice Amino Acids |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 3Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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