Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 4 moreCan be harsh
“Facial Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Glycolic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Salvia officinalis extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractSodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~8.2–12.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateCocamidopropyl betaine~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~3.4–5.1%
Decyl glucoside~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium cocoyl isethionate~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateGlycol distearate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateGlycolic acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidHamamelis virginiana extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractHedera helix extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Hedera helix extractFucus vesiculosus extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Salvia officinalis extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractJasminum officinale oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.5%
- 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 acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Parfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Decyl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycol distearate, Glycolic acid, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Hedera helix extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Jasminum officinale oil, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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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 TreatmentFacial WashYOUR PRODUCT | YEOUTHVitamin C Facial Cleanser Day/Night Cream | Derma EVitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser | Pacifica BeautyKale Water Micellar Makeup Remover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 48% | 48% |
| Price | $19.00 | $41.90+$22.90 | $17.95−$1.05 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 2 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Retinol | Glycerin |
| 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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