Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl glutamate + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate.
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Kunzea pomifera fruit extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cocos nucifera water~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterAloe barbadensis leaf extract~4–6.1%
- 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 extractCocamidopropyl betaine~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~3.3–4.9%
- 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 cocoyl glutamate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateDecyl glucoside~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideWater~1.5–2.2%
Xanthan gum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDicaprylyl ether~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherDecyl glucoside~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlyceryl oleate~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateGlycerin~0.4–0.9%
- 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 GlycerinWater~0.35–0.85%
Syzygium luehmannii fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Kunzea pomifera fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilPersea gratissima oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Cocos nucifera water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Decyl glucoside, Water, Xanthan gum, Dicaprylyl ether, Decyl glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Glycerin, Water, Syzygium luehmannii fruit extract, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract, Kunzea pomifera fruit extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Sodium benzoate, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Benzyl alcohol, Citric acid, Parfum
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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.
| RAWWCleanserYOUR PRODUCT | AlphanovaBaby Organic Nourishing Foaming Gel | GamardeOrganic Cleansing Gel | Pacifica BeautyCoconut Whip Cream to Foam Gentle Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| Price | — | — | $17.86 | $14.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | — | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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