Works for
CleansingPeg-80 sorbitan laurate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash is 100% soap-free and gently cleanses skin while removing dirt, oil, and makeup.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, lauryl glucoside, peg-150 distearate, peg-80 sorbitan laurate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauroampho pg-acetate phosphate, sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate) 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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Peg-80 sorbitan laurate~5.4–8.1%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePeg-150 distearate~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateSodium cocoamphoacetate~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateLauryl glucoside~1.6–2.3%
Glycerin~1.3–2%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium lauroampho pg-acetate phosphate~0.9–1.4%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSodium lauryl glucose carboxylate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateTetrasodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Parfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Citric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Peg-80 sorbitan laurate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-150 distearate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl glucoside, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium lauroampho pg-acetate phosphate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Tetrasodium edta, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid
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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.
| PurposeGentle Cleansing WashYOUR PRODUCT | DR. JETSKE ULTEECleanser | CosMedixGentle Clean | VitaminSea.beautyRed Algae Coconut Oil Gel Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $27.99 | — | $43.00+$15.01 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Laureth-10 | Panthenol | Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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