Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Coco-glucoside + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Directions Skin Academy ZERO 100% Natural Hydrating Face Wash 100ml Squeeze a small amount of face wash (equivalent to a heaped teaspoon) into your wet hands.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, coco-glucoside, glyceryl stearate citrate, tin, xanthan gum) 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: coco-glucoside
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Skin Academy ZERO 100% Natural Invigorating Face Scrub 100ml Ultra-kind to your skin and 100% natural, this invigorating face scrub by ZERO gently removes excess oil, dead skin, pore-clogging surface debris and other impurities to help restore your skin’s natural radiance.”
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?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Sodium anisate, Parfum + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Tin~29–36%
Water~12–15%
Glycerin~5.4–6.6%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-glucoside~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosidePropanediol~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetearyl alcohol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateXanthan gum~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium levulinate~1.4–1.7%
Cocos nucifera oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilSodium anisate~0.75–1.1%
Tocopherol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPlukenetia volubilis seed oil~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilParfum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneElaeis guineensis oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilParfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTin~0.5–0.8%
Water~0.5–0.75%
Propanediol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCoco-glucoside~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideCetearyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citratePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPrunus armeniaca seed powder~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.5–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinCocos nucifera oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilXanthan gum~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium levulinate~0.45–0.7%
Plukenetia volubilis seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilSodium anisate~0.45–0.7%
Tocopherol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolParfum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneElaeis guineensis oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilParfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.25–0.5%
- 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 oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.25–0.45%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateFarnesol~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Unknown, Tin, Water, Glycerin, Coco-glucoside, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Xanthan gum, Sodium levulinate, Cocos nucifera oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Sodium anisate, Tocopherol, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Parfum, Citric acid, Limonene, Elaeis guineensis oil, Unknown, Parfum, Tin, Water, Propanediol, Coco-glucoside, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera oil, Xanthan gum, Sodium levulinate, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Sodium anisate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Citric acid, Limonene, Elaeis guineensis oil, Unknown, Parfum, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| Skin AcademyZERO The Natural Glow EditYOUR PRODUCT | Adorn CosmeticsNatural Soothing Cleansing Milk | Refillable | Colleen Rothschild BeautyPurifying Cleanser | BulldogOriginal Face Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | — | $102.38 | $4.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid | Camelina Sativa Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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