Salt & Stone Spirulina & Yuzu Facial Cleanser
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CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl glutamate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“A gentle-yet-powerful Facial Cleanser infused with antioxidant-rich seaweed extracts and hyaluronic acid to leave skin cleansed and hydrated.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, hexylene glycol, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sorbeth-230 tetraoleate, sorbitan laurate) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Silybum marianum seed oil, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.3–10.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium cocoyl glutamate~4.6–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSorbeth-230 tetraoleate~2.9–3.6%
Sodium chloride~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideAlgae extract~2–2.4%
- 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 hyaluronate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSpirulina maxima extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Chondrus crispus extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractMacrocystis pyrifera extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Porphyra umbilicalis extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
More about Porphyra umbilicalis extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlycerin~0.55–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneLaminaria digitata extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSilybum marianum seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking
More about Silybum marianum seed oilDecyl glucoside~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSorbitan laurate~0.3–0.55%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitric acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Hexylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateMaltodextrin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAmyl cinnamal~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chlorophyllin-copper complex~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sorbeth-230 tetraoleate, Sodium chloride, Algae extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Spirulina maxima extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Squalane, Laminaria digitata extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Silybum marianum seed oil, Decyl glucoside, Sorbitan laurate, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Maltodextrin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene, Amyl cinnamal, Chlorophyllin-copper complex
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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.
| Salt & StoneSpirulina & Yuzu Facial CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | TiZOGentle Amino Gel Cleanser | Paula's choiceDefense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser | CoolaGlowing Greens Detoxifying Facial Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | $32.00 | $40.00+$8.00 | $27.28−$4.72 | $28.00−$4.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 15 | 7 of 15 | 6 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Threonine | Lactic Acid | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| 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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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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