Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Gentle Cleansing Wash
Source: 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: benzalkonium chloride.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, 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.
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Key Actives
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
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
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Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
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
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
Helps reduce the irritating effect of surfactants
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Sucrose cocoate, Sodium isostearoyl lactylate, Peg-150 distearate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Lavandula angustifolia angustifolia herb extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cymbopogon martini oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Panthenol, Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin, Unknown, Tocopherol, Retinyl palmitate, Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Disodium edta, Benzalkonium chloride, Citric acid, Dmdm hydantoin, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Propylene glycol, Diazolidinyl urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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