Sainsbury's Fresh Faced Refreshing Facial Wash
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CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Decyl glucoside + 9 moreCan be harsh
“Enriched with Vitamin A, C, E and F, this gentle facial wash removes impurities and excess oil leaving skin clean and refreshed.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, decyl glucoside.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Retinyl palmitate + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateDecyl glucoside~5.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideAcrylates copolymer~3.3–4%
- 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
More about Acrylates copolymerCocamidopropyl betaine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-250 distearate~1.5–1.9%
Sodium chloride~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideBenzyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGlycol distearate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateSodium hydroxide~0.55–0.8%
Parfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Laureth-4~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneCocamidopropyl dimethylamine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can work as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating
More about Cocamidopropyl dimethylamineCitric acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSorbitol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolLecithin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 acetateGlyceryl linoleate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl linoleateGlyceryl linolenate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl linolenateRetinyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateSodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopherol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolDisodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateChloroacetic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Decyl glucoside, Acrylates copolymer, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-250 distearate, Sodium chloride, Benzyl alcohol, Glycol distearate, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Potassium sorbate, Laureth-4, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, Citric acid, Sorbitol, Lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Glyceryl linoleate, Glyceryl linolenate, Retinyl palmitate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopherol, Disodium edta, Glyceryl caprylate, Chloroacetic acid, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool
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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.
| Sainsbury'sFresh Faced Refreshing Facial WashYOUR PRODUCT | PayotPerfecting Foaming Gel | UriageXemose Gentle Cleansing Syndet Gel | Clean & ClearMorning Burst Hydrating Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $32.30 | — | $5.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 14 | 5 of 14 | 3 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Coconut Acid | Ceramide Ns | Mannitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| 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 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
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