Rohto Mentholatum Obagi Active Base Clear Wash
Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Stearic acid + 7 moreCleanses gently
“A facial cleanser that leads to healthy skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate se, glycol distearate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-190 distearate, sodium laureth-4 carboxylate, stearic 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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Gluconic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconic acid.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Gluconic acid, Lauric acidMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains gluconic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Myristic acid~7.3–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlycerin~4–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinStearic acid~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPotassium hydroxide~2.3–2.8%
Glycol distearate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateLauric acid~1.7–2%
- 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 acidPalmitic acid~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidSodium laureth-4 carboxylate~1.4–1.7%
Sorbitol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolInositol~0.65–1%
Pyridoxine hcl~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclSodium chloride~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePotassium chloride~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Serine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineOligopeptide-24~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Oligopeptide-24Gluconic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about Gluconic acidXylitylglucoside~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideXylitol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolAnhydroxylitol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcellulosePeg-190 distearate~0.3–0.55%
Glyceryl stearate se~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seButylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 glycolPolyquaternium-7~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Disodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Bht~0.1–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAlcohol~0.1–0.15%
- 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 AlcoholMethylparaben~0.05–0.1%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.1%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Glycol distearate, Lauric acid, Palmitic acid, Sodium laureth-4 carboxylate, Sorbitol, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Inositol, Pyridoxine hcl, Sodium chloride, Potassium chloride, Serine, Oligopeptide-24, Gluconic acid, Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol, Anhydroxylitol, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Peg-190 distearate, Glyceryl stearate se, Butylene glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Disodium edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, 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 MentholatumObagi Active Base Clear WashYOUR PRODUCT | CHIFURECleansing Foam | OttieDerma-Clera AC Cleansing Foam | NiveaMen Deep White Oil Clear Mud Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $33.12 | $13.20−$19.92 | $13.20−$19.92 | $20.20−$12.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 16 | 7 of 16 | 5 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Salicylic Acid | Carnitine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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