Works for
CleansingSodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Purify + Prep Clarifying Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol, coco-glucoside, glycol distearate, peg-20 stearate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Purify + Prep Clarifying Cleanser”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~5.9–7.2%
- 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 alcoholSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSodium cocoyl isethionate~3.8–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateGlycerin~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 GlycerinSodium chloride~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideEthylhexyl hydroxystearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from it
More about Ethylhexyl hydroxystearateCoco-glucoside~1.6–1.9%
- 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-glucosideGlycol distearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateBenzyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Disodium edta~0.6–0.85%
Citric acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidWater~0.45–0.65%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~0.3–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-20 stearate~0.3–0.5%
Behentrimonium methosulfate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Behentrimonium methosulfateIsoamyl laurate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateChlorphenesin~0.15–0.25%
Citric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Isoamyl cocoate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Isoamyl cocoateIngredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, Coco-glucoside, Glycol distearate, Benzyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Peg-20 stearate, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Isoamyl laurate, Chlorphenesin, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Isoamyl cocoate
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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 + MePurify + Prep Clarifying CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | L'Oréal ParisDaily Foaming Gel Cleanser | LANEIGEWater Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser | UriageXemose Gentle Cleansing Syndet Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 33% | 30% |
| Price | — | $4.99 | $14.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Panthenol | Ceramide Ns |
| Irritancy | Low | 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.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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