Works for
CleansingDisodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Cetearyl alcohol + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Soap-Free Olive Cleansing Bar”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, lecithin, palmitic acid, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinateTriticum vulgare starch~8.8–13.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholStearic acid~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidWater~1.9–2.8%
Talc~1.7–2.5%
Lactic acid~1.3–1.9%
- 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 acidCocamidopropyl betaine~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePanthenol~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCi 77891~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Inulin~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinLecithin~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinOlea europaea fruit oil~0.45–1.05%
- 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 oilParfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhytic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidSodium chloride~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideBrassica campestris sterols~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsSodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Hydrolyzed silk~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkGlycerin~0.1–0.35%
- 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 GlycerinTetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.05–0.15%
- 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 juice powderIngredient list view
Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Triticum vulgare starch, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Water, Talc, Lactic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Panthenol, Ci 77891, Inulin, Lecithin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Parfum, Phytic acid, Sodium chloride, Brassica campestris sterols, Sodium sulfite, Hydrolyzed silk, Glycerin, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Citric acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
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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.
| SebamedSoap-Free Olive Cleansing BarYOUR PRODUCT | AvèneXeraCalm A.D Ultra-Rich Cleansing Bar | A-DERMASoothing Dermatological Cleansing Bar | Kiehl'sUltra Facial Hydrating Concentrated Cleansing Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 34% |
| Price | $13.99 | $9.95−$4.04 | — | $22.09+$8.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Squalane |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser BarEmbryolisse Gentle Cleasing Bar
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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