Remedy Phytoplex Cleanser No Rinse Foam

Remedy Phytoplex Cleanser No Rinse Foam

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Phytoplex Cleanser No Rinse Foam”
Source: Walgreens

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, dimethicone peg-7 phosphate, hydrogenated lecithin, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, zea mays oil) 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, coco-glucoside

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~9.3–11.4%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.4–6.6%
Zea mays oilEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~1.1–1.4%
Dimethicone peg-7 phosphateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.55–0.85%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.3–0.6%
Hydrogenated lecithinEffect: HighHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.~0.25–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Calophyllum tacamahaca seed oil, Methylisothiazolinone + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~9.3–11.4%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.4–6.6%est.
Calophyllum tacamahaca seed oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.95–1.2%est.
MethylisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergenHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
Ethylene brassylateA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.25%est.
Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.25%est.
MethyldihydrojasmonateUsed as a fragrance. Smells similar to jasmineHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
7-dehydrocholesterolPro-vitamin D. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory effect in skin, but there is no research available confirming that this compound converts to vitamin D in skin or has any other benefits apart from softening the upper layer of the skin. This compound is different from the Vitamin D3 analogues used in medicine to treat psoriasisMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.55–0.85%est.
Dimethicone peg-7 phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Zea mays oilA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function3/5~1.1–1.4%est.
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.15–0.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Coco-glucoside~9.3–11.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.4–6.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract~3.1–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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

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Yeast ferment extract~1.9–2.4%
Formula
Hydrolyzed soy protein~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing

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7-dehydrocholesterol~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Pro-vitamin D. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory effect in skin, but there is no research available confirming that this compound converts to vitamin D in skin or has any other benefits apart from softening the upper layer of the skin. This compound is different from the Vitamin D3 analogues used in medicine to treat psoriasis

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Zea mays oil~1.1–1.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Calophyllum tacamahaca seed oil~0.95–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Phospholipids~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Glycerin~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Dimethicone peg-7 phosphate~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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Ethylene brassylate~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Isopropyl myristate~0.15–0.25%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Methyldihydrojasmonate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Smells similar to jasmine

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Ingredient list view

Water, Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Yeast ferment extract, Hydrolyzed soy protein, 7-dehydrocholesterol, Zea mays oil, Calophyllum tacamahaca seed oil, Phospholipids, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycerin, Dimethicone peg-7 phosphate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Citric acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Methylisothiazolinone, Ethylene brassylate, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Isopropyl myristate, Methyldihydrojasmonate

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