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Sofina Cleanse Essence Face Wash For Dry Skin Liquid
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Sofina Cleanse Essence Face Wash For Dry Skin Liquid

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Laureth-6 carboxylic acid, Lauric acid + 5 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“The CLEANSE washes up your skin smoothly and moisturizingly, while protecting moisture.”
Source: Yesstyle

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 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.

Laureth-6 carboxylic acidEffect: High~5.1–7.6%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~3.5–5.2%
Lauryl hydroxysultaineEffect: High~3.1–4.7%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2–3%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~1.4–2.2%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~1.3–2%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.85–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2–3%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~1.4–2.2%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~3.5–5.2%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~1.3–2%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~3.5–5.2%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.3–2%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~1.4–2.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Glycerin~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Laureth-6 carboxylic acid~5.1–7.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Lauric acid~3.5–5.2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Lauryl hydroxysultaine~3.1–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Hydroxylated k
Not recognized
Decyl glucoside~2–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Myristic acid~1.3–2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Sodium laureth sulfate~1.4–2.2%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Palmitic acid~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Peg-65m~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Alcohol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Glycerin, Water, Laureth-6 carboxylic acid, Lauric acid, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Unknown, Decyl glucoside, Myristic acid, Sodium laureth sulfate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Palmitic acid, Peg-65m, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
  3. 3
    The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosaceancbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Sofina Cleanse Essence Face Wash For Dry Skin Liquid
SofinaCleanse Essence Face Wash For Dry Skin Liquid
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