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Simple Kind to Skin Face Wash Refreshing

Name: Simple - Kind to Skin Face Wash Refreshing
Brand: Simple

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

Cocamidopropyl betaine, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Kind to Skin Face Wash Refreshing”

From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) 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

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~8.3–12.4%

Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation~2.8–4.2%

Anti-blemish

No ingredient credited for this claim

Not delivered

What the product description says

“Our Simple wash formula doesn’t clog pores and is dermatologically tested and approved.”

Source: Boots

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate

Medium risk

We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~8.3–12.4%est.

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3.7–5.6%est.

Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateA preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.02%est.

Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~2.8–4.2%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.

Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinUsed to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–1.1%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.15–0.55%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.3–12.4%

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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Propylene glycol~3.7–5.6%

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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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~2.8–4.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Panthenol~2.1–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Sodium chloride~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium hydroxide~0.45–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.45–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Pantolactone~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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.

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Glycerin~0.1–0.45%

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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Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Propylene glycol, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Panthenol, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Pantolactone, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycerin, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Citric acid

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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.

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Match	—	36%	34%	34%
Price	—	—	$14.15	$7.82
Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 5	2 of 5	2 of 5
Key difference	—	Betaine	Ceramide Eop	Niacinamide
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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