Works for
CleansingCocamide dea, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 moreCan be harsh
“De Ou Face Wash”
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.
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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“It also serves as a scrub to rid skin of grime and dead skin cells.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cocamide dea~5.7–8.6%
Cocamidopropyl 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 betaineCharcoal powder~2.8–4.2%
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractAlgae extract~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractSodium chloride~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlycerin~1.2–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinMenthol~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Xanthan gum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseSilica~0.8–1.25%
Polyquaternium-10~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Polyquaternium-7~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Butylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 glycolEtidronic acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Bht~0.05–0.25%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Unknown, Cocamide dea, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Charcoal powder, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Algae extract, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Menthol, Xanthan gum, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Silica, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-7, Butylene glycol, Etidronic acid, Disodium edta, Bht, Methylparaben, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, 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 MentholatumDe Ou Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | MesoesteticBrightening Foam | RoC SkincareRoC Energising Cleansing Mousse | Pacifica BeautyCoconut Whip Cream to Foam Gentle Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | — | $30.72 | $13.48 | $14.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Skinfix barrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Hydrating Gentle Gel CleanserAveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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