Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Decyl glucoside + 6 moreCan be harsh
“x Little Mix Moisturising Facial Wash”
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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Simple Kind to Skin Moisturising Facial Wash cleverly moisturises while cleansing and exfoliating, washing away impurities without leaving your skin feeling tight or dry.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateMedium 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~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-55 propylene glycol oleate~2–2.4%
Propylene glycol~1.6–2%
- 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 glycolSodium chloride~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePeg-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 cocoateBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Bisabolol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololCocamide mea~0.6–0.9%
Disodium edta~0.55–0.8%
Glycol distearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Laureth-10~0.25–0.45%
Panthenol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPantolactone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactonePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyquaternium-39~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-39Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.15%
- 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 acetateIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Decyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, Propylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Benzoic acid, Bisabolol, Cocamide mea, Disodium edta, Glycol distearate, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Laureth-10, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-39, Sodium benzoate, Tocopheryl acetate
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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.
| Simplex Little Mix Moisturising Facial WashYOUR PRODUCT | UriageXemose Gentle Cleansing Syndet Gel | La Roche-PosayLipikar Syndet AP+ Body & Face Wash | GarnierMicellar Gel Face Wash Sensitive Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 42% | 40% |
| Price | — | — | $19.99 | $3.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ns | Niacinamide | Coco-Betaine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: pH formula G.E.L. Cleanse | Gel Cleanser for Senstive SkinBalea Med Ultra Sensitive Facial Wash Gel
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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