Sesderma Hidraven Foamy Soapless Cream

Sesderma Hidraven Foamy Soapless Cream

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 4 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Cleanse away the day with the Sesderma Hidraven Foamy Soapless Cream.”
Source: Lookfantastic

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.

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.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~10–12%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.5–5.5%
Cocamide deaEffect: High~2.3–2.8%
Cetylpyridinium chlorideEffect: High~0.65–1%
Laureth-2Effect: High~0.35–0.65%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.15–0.3%
Anti-blemish
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Also formulated with Triclosan, the cream has an antibacterial effect, removing pimple causing bacteria from the skin to minimise breakouts and reduce the appearance of pores.”
Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~1.4–1.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~10–12%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~4.1–5.1%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.5–5.5%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.1–1.4%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.7–1.05%est.
Chamomilla recutita extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.3–0.55%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Peg-90 glyceryl isostearateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.25–0.4%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~10–12%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~10–12%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Propylene glycol~4.1–5.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Cocamide dea~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-400~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Peg-200~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Avena sativa kernel extract~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Cetylpyridinium chloride~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Chamomilla recutita extract~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Coumarin~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Eugenol~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Lactic acid~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

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)

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Laureth-2~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Linalool~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Parfum~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Peg-90 glyceryl isostearate~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Propylene glycol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamide dea, Peg-400, Peg-200, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Avena sativa kernel extract, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Cetylpyridinium chloride, Chamomilla recutita extract, Citronellol, Coumarin, Ethylparaben, Eugenol, Geraniol, Glycerin, Hexyl cinnamal, Lactic acid, Laureth-2, Linalool, Methylparaben, Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, Parfum, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Peg-90 glyceryl isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate

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