Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Lauryl glucoside + 9 moreCan be harsh
“Makeup Remover”
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 coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Zingiber officinale root extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~9.6–11.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateLauryl glucoside~5.1–6.3%
Butylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolPeg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateHypnea musciformis extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hypnea musciformis extractAlgae extract~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractVanilla planifolia fruit extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractDipteryx odorata seed extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractSilybum marianum extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
More about Silybum marianum extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.55–0.8%
- 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 extractPogostemon cablin oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.45–0.65%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilPanthenol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPropanediol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCocamidopropyl betainamide mea chloride~0.45–0.7%
Glyceryl oleate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateLauramidopropyl betaine~0.7–1.05%
Coco-glucoside~0.45–0.65%
- 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-glucosidePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.3–0.6%
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesHydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps reduce the irritating effect of surfactants
More about Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloridePeg-150 distearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium chloride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideBisabolol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSodium citrate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 citrateTetrasodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLimonene~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 LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Ci 17200~0.15–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.2%
Datem~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lauryl glucoside, Butylene glycol, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Hypnea musciformis extract, Algae extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Dipteryx odorata seed extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Silybum marianum extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Pogostemon cablin oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Panthenol, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl betainamide mea chloride, Glyceryl oleate, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Coco-glucoside, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Peg-150 distearate, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Bisabolol, Sodium citrate, Tetrasodium edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 17200, Ci 19140, Datem
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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.
| Tom FordMakeup RemoverYOUR PRODUCT | DarphinRefreshing Cleansing Gel With Water Lily | UriageDS Cleansing Gel | KruidvatORIGINALS GEL LAVANT TEA TREE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 32% | 30% |
| Price | — | $34.87 | $12.18 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 15 | 4 of 15 | 4 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Hyaluronic Acid | Lactic Acid | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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