Renee Rouleau Purifying Face Wash

Renee Rouleau Purifying Face Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Purifying Face Wash”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium cocoamphodiacetate, lauramidopropyl betaine, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, sodium lauroyl oat amino acids) 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.

Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~8.3–10.2%
Sodium lauroyl oat amino acidsEffect: High~3.9–4.7%
Lauramidopropyl betaineEffect: High~2.9–3.6%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.3–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus grandis peel oil + 3 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
Helichrysum italicum extractA plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~1.3–1.6%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower extractA plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Citrus grandis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Geranium maculatum oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Salvia sclarea oil—High~0.05–0.1%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~8.3–10.2%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~4.6–5.7%est.
Lauramidopropyl betaine—Medium~2.9–3.6%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~8.3–10.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Acrylates copolymer~4.6–5.7%
Irritant · medium
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

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Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids~3.9–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Lauramidopropyl betaine~2.9–3.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing
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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Glycerin~1.7–2.1%
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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Helichrysum italicum extract~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritating

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Panthenol~1.1–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Allantoin~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces rednessReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Camellia oleifera leaf extract~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics

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Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating

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Butylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Potassium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Citrus grandis peel oil~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Geranium maculatum oil~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Salvia sclarea oil~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Ingredient list view

Water, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Helichrysum italicum extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Disodium edta, Potassium hydroxide, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Geranium maculatum oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Salvia sclarea oil

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