Uriage Bariéderm Cica-Gel Cleansing Cooper-Zinc + Insulating Repairing Hand Cream

Uriage Bariéderm Cica-Gel Cleansing Cooper-Zinc + Insulating Repairing Hand Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate + 7 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Bariéderm Cica-Gel Cleansing Cooper-Zinc + Insulating Repairing Hand Cream”
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.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.

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~5.2–6.4%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~3.3–4%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2.4–3%
Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycolEffect: High~1.6–2%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~1.4–1.7%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.2–1.4%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~1.2–1.5%
Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeEffect: HighA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.65%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.3–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
15 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 15 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~5.2–6.4%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2.4–3%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~1.4–1.7%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~1.2–1.5%est.
Isopropyl alcoholA drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritationHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.3–4%est.
Copper gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missingMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Zinc gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skinMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
AsiaticosideAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritatingMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
PvpHelps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skinMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%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 agent2/5~5.2–6.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Gel
Not recognized
Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium chloride~6–7.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Sodium laureth sulfate~5.2–6.4%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~3.3–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Decyl glucoside~2.4–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Butylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Coco-glucoside~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Glyceryl oleate~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.2–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Copper gluconate~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishExfoliationAnti-oxidation

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing

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Zinc gluconate~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAnti-blemishAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin tone

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

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Isopropyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation

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Manganese gluconate~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might be able to help restore skin barrier function supporting its hydration

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Citric acid~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Phytosphingosine~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemish

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

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Asiaticoside~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingReduces irritation

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

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Cream~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Water~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Water
Not recognized
Paraffinum liquidum~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

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Butylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~0.4–0.6%
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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Stearyl dimethicone~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Squalane~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Dimethicone~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Hydrogenated honey~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Pvp~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin

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Magnesium sulfate~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Tapioca starch~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Chlorphenesin~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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0-cymen-5-ol
Not recognized
Polyquaternium-51~0.1–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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Citric acid~0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Ingredient list view

Unknown, Water, Sodium chloride, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Decyl glucoside, Butylene glycol, Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Copper gluconate, Zinc gluconate, Isopropyl alcohol, Manganese gluconate, Citric acid, Phytosphingosine, Asiaticoside, Cream, Water, Unknown, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Stearyl dimethicone, Squalane, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated honey, Pvp, Magnesium sulfate, Tapioca starch, Chlorphenesin, Unknown, Polyquaternium-51, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citric acid

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