Rohto Mentholatum Acnes Creamy Face Wash
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CleansingGlycol stearate, Lauric acid + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Acnes Creamy Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glycol stearate, lauramide dea, lauric acid, lauryl hydroxysultaine, myristic acid, palmitic acid) 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.
Anti-blemishLauric acidNot delivered
“Acnes Creamy Face Wash”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateSaxifraga sarmentosa extract~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~2.7–4.1%
- 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 oilGlycol stearate~2.1–3.1%
Lauric acid~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidMyristic acid~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPalmitic acid~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidTocopheryl acetate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateLauramide dea~0.55–1.25%
Lauryl hydroxysultaine~1–1.5%
Potassium lauroyl glutamate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.4–0.95%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholButylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 glycolLactic acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPotassium chloride~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chromium oxide greens~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesPotassium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Parfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
O-cymen-5-ol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycol stearate, Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Lauramide dea, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Potassium lauroyl glutamate, Glycerin, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Lactic acid, Potassium chloride, Chromium oxide greens, Iron oxides, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum
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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.
| Rohto MentholatumAcnes Creamy Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | KoseAceno Washing Cream | KaoBiore The Face Foam Facial Cleanser Acne Care | ShiseidoGentle Force Cleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 32% | 28% |
| Price | — | $28.20 | $21.70 | $48.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Arginine | Cera Alba |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergic contact dermatitis caused by isopropyl methylphenol, a new haptenonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studiesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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