Thrive Causemetics Bright Balance Cleanser + Defying Gravity Moisturizer
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CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate + 13 moreCleanses gently
“Bright Balance 3-in-1 Cleanser™ is a multitasking gentle-yet-exceptionally-effective cleanser that leaves your skin nourished, refreshed and visibly glowing!”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl olivate, cocamidopropyl betaine, hydroxyproline, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polysorbate 60, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan olivate, xanthan gum) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateGlycerin~2.9–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinAcrylates copolymer~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerSodium acrylates copolymer~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerSodium methyl oleoyl taurate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium methyl oleoyl tauratePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~1.3–1.6%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateSodium cocoyl isethionate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionatePanthenol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopherol~0.35–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilHedychium coronarium root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- 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 extractSodium pca~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaProline~0.2–0.35%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.25%
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.1–0.25%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAspalathus linearis leaf extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractHydroxyproline~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking
More about HydroxyprolineHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidBromelain~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Haematococcus pluvialis extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractChondrus crispus extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractTannic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater~0.15–0.3%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~0.2–0.35%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePolyglycerin-3~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Cetearyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 alcoholCetearyl olivate~0.15–0.3%
Sorbitan olivate~0.15–0.3%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAstaxanthin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinPanthenol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolFerulic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidButylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 glycolHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHaematococcus pluvialis extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractAspalathus linearis leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractSorbitan isostearate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateXanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolysorbate 60~0.15–0.3%
Carbomer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.15%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Glycerin, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Hedychium coronarium root extract, Yeast extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium pca, Proline, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Hydroxyproline, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Bromelain, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Tannic acid, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Limonene, Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Polyglycerin-3, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Astaxanthin, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Ferulic acid, Butylene glycol, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Sorbitan isostearate, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Potassium hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol
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| Thrive CausemeticsBright Balance Cleanser + Defying Gravity MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | NaturiumThe Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash | instant clarity. no fuss. no drama.pH BALANCED PATCHOULI + CHERIMOYA GEL CLEANSER | Bigger than Beauty SkincareTEST- BTBS Bright Balance Hydrating Gel Cleanser | |
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| Match | — | 39% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | — | $13.23 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 29 | 6 of 29 | 19 of 29 |
| Key difference | — | Mannitol | Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate | Faex |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 27 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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