Works for
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 2 moreCan be harsh
“SkinMedica's Purifying Foaming Wash efficiently removes dirt, oil and impurities from clogged pores to reduce breakouts.”
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 sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
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.
Anti-blemishAllantoinNot delivered
“SkinMedica's Purifying Foaming Wash efficiently removes dirt, oil and impurities from clogged pores to reduce breakouts.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationSalix nigra bark extract, AllantoinNot delivered
“Salicylic acid and tea tree oil gently exfoliate while neutralizing acne-causing bacteria.”
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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~12–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateButylene glycol~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateCocamidopropylamine oxide~2.4–3%
Polysorbate 20~1.8–2.2%
Sodium citrate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSalix nigra bark extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractHamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractAllantoin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPanthenol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolMenthol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.05%
Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Butylene glycol, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Cocamidopropylamine oxide, Polysorbate 20, Sodium citrate, Salix nigra bark extract, Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Menthol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Disodium edta, Methylisothiazolinone
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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.
| SkinMedicaPurifying Foaming WashYOUR PRODUCT | B SkincareB Creamy Foaming Cleanser | SundariGentle Gel Cleanser | FORENCOSMoringa Mild Cleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $5.35 | $39.00 | $18.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Hamamelis Virginiana Extract | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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- 3Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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