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Topicrem Ultra-Moisturising Gentle Cleansing Gel
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Topicrem Ultra-Moisturising Gentle Cleansing Gel

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate + 2 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Ultra-Moisturising Gentle Cleansing Gel”
From product name

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.

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.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~4.7–7.1%
Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~3.5–5.2%
Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmateEffect: High~1.9–2.9%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.3–1.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~4.7–7.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~3.5–5.2%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Sodium sulfateUsed to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulationsMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~4.7–7.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.6–6.8%
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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Sodium laureth sulfate~4.7–7.1%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~3.5–5.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam

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Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Sodium chloride~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Citric acid~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium sulfate~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Sodium sulfate, Parfum

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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.

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TopicremUltra-Moisturising Gentle Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCTLa Roche-PosayCicaplast B5 Cleansing WashGarnierMicellar Gel Face Wash Sensitive SkinBiodermaAtoderm Intensive Ultra-Soothing Foaming Gel
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Price—$5.35$3.57$15.17
Shared key ingredients—4 of 54 of 53 of 5
Key difference—PanthenolCoco-BetaineNiacinamide
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Amended Safety Assessment of Sodium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
Topicrem Ultra-Moisturising Gentle Cleansing Gel
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