St. Ives Matcha Green Tea & Ginger Cleansing Stick
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Myristic acid + 9 moreCleanses gently
“Matcha Green Tea & Ginger Cleansing Stick”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, lauric acid, myristic acid, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, stearyl alcohol) 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, glyceryl oleate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Zingiber officinale root extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cocos nucifera oil~22–33%
- 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 oilSodium cocoyl isethionate~7.5–11.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateGlycerin~3.8–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinWater~3.3–5%
Myristic acid~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPotassium hydroxide~1.8–2.6%
Sodium cocoamphoacetate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateSodium lauroyl lactylate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylatePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.85–1.3%
Sodium chloride~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideLauric acid~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidStearyl alcohol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateCamellia sinensis leaf powder~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCoco-glucoside~0.35–0.8%
- 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-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilHydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilTocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolZingiber officinale root extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractLimonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Cocos nucifera oil, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Water, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Sodium chloride, Lauric acid, Stearyl alcohol, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Camellia sinensis leaf powder, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Tocopherol, Zingiber officinale root extract, Limonene, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| St. IvesMatcha Green Tea & Ginger Cleansing StickYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeCream to Foam Cleanser | First Aid BeautyFace Cleanser | Farmacy BeautyGreen Clean Gentle Creamy Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | $8.99 | $12.68+$3.69 | $11.22+$2.23 | $14.00+$5.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Allantoin | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Skinfix barrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Gentle Gel CleanserL'Oréal Paris Daily Foaming Gel Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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