Too Cool For School Blue-Green Algae Mild Foam Cleanser
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CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl alaninate + 6 moreCleanses gently
“A low-acidity, mild and soothing foam cleanser which gently removes the dirt and impurities on the skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, quillaja saponaria bark extract, sodium cocoyl alaninate, sodium cocoyl isethionate) 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, coco-betaine, coco-glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinSodium cocoyl alaninate~3.7–5.5%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCoco-betaine~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerLavandula angustifolia oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilSalvia sclarea oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Quillaja saponaria bark extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Quillaja saponaria bark extractSea water~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterTremella fuciformis extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis extractAphanizomenon flos-aquae extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
More about Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extractCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium chloride~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCoco-glucoside~0.35–0.85%
- 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 caprylate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylatePolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateSodium cocoyl isethionate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSodium phytate~0.15–0.5%
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.4%
Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.35%
- 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 citrateButylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 glycolPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl alaninate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-betaine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Sea water, Tremella fuciformis extract, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium chloride, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl caprylate, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium phytate, 1,2-hexanediol, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Butylene glycol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Linalool
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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.
| Too Cool For SchoolBlue-Green Algae Mild Foam CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | ROUND LABBirch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser | UNPALacto Cica Mild Clear Cleanser | Dr.GpH Cleansing R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $10.86 | $26.50 | $17.04 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Hyaluronic Acid | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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