Simple Refreshing Facial Wash for Sensitive Skin
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseCleanses gently
“Refreshing Facial Wash for Sensitive Skin”
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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sodium hydroxymethylglycinateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~9.5–14.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePropylene glycol~3.8–5.6%
- 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 glycolHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcellulosePanthenol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopheryl acetate~1.1–1.7%
- 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 acetatePantolactone~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.85%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Propylene glycol, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Pantolactone, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate
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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.
| SimpleRefreshing Facial Wash for Sensitive SkinYOUR PRODUCT | PharmacerisA - Puri-Sensilium Soothing Foam | REVOLUTION SKINCARENiacinamide Mattifying Cleansing Gel | ReviumAnti Redness Sensitive Face Wash Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | — | — | $10.73 | $30.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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