Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Decyl glucoside + 6 moreCan be harsh
“Facial Wash Age Resisting”
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, 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sodium hydroxymethylglycinateMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 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~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineButylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- 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 glycolPropylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolFomes officinalis extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin
More about Fomes officinalis extractPeg-55 propylene glycol oleate~1.4–1.8%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateSodium chloride~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePanthenol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.55–0.85%
- 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 extractTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 acetateAvena sativa kernel extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilGlycerin~0.45–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinPantolactone~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneGlycol distearate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearatePolyquaternium-39~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-39Cocamide mea~0.3–0.55%
Laureth-10~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Dipropylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Chlorphenesin~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Decyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Fomes officinalis extract, Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Sodium chloride, Panthenol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Glycerin, Pantolactone, Glycol distearate, Polyquaternium-39, Cocamide mea, Laureth-10, Disodium edta, Dipropylene glycol, Citric acid, Methylparaben, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Sodium benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Propylparaben
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| SimpleFacial Wash Age ResistingYOUR PRODUCT | UriageXemose Gentle Cleansing Syndet Gel | La Roche-PosayLipikar Syndet AP+ Body & Face Wash | GarnierMicellar Cleansing Gel Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | $19.99 | $10.29 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 6 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ns | Niacinamide | Coco-Betaine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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