Works for
CleansingLauryl glucoside, Coco-glucoside + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Fantastic Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, coco-glucoside, glyceryl laurate, lauryl glucoside, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium lauroyl glutamate) 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: coco-glucoside
ExfoliationGluconolactoneWorks well
“Ursa Major Fantastic Face Wash is a concentrated foaming gel cleanser that delivers a thorough and invigorating cleanse, plus a hit of AHA/BHA exfoliation, without stripping your skin of moisture or messing with its pH balance.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWater~11–16%
Lauryl glucoside~4.9–7.4%
Coco-glucoside~4.2–6.3%
- 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-glucosideSodium cocoyl glutamate~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideInulin~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinGlyceryl laurate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateSodium lauroamphoacetate~1.3–2%
Gluconolactone~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneSodium lauroyl glutamate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateXylitylglucoside~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolOryza sativa extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractCitrus limon fruit oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractAcer saccharum extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractPicea mariana leaf oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pseudotsuga menziesii branch/leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf water~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia flower water~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.55%
Citrus aurantifolia peel oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Juniperus virginiana wood oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tanacetum annuum flower oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds
More about Tanacetum annuum flower oilNardostachys jatamansi oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha spicata leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium phytate~0.15–0.7%
Pca glyceryl oleate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCalcium gluconate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateLeuconostoc ferment filtrate~0.1–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Soybean peroxidase~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Superoxide dismutase~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
More about Superoxide dismutaseLimonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Lauryl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Inulin, Glyceryl laurate, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Gluconolactone, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Oryza sativa extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus limon fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Picea mariana leaf oil, Pseudotsuga menziesii branch/leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf water, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia peel oil, Unknown, Juniperus virginiana wood oil, Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Nardostachys jatamansi oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Mentha spicata leaf extract, Sodium phytate, Pca glyceryl oleate, Citric acid, Calcium gluconate, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Sodium benzoate, Soybean peroxidase, Superoxide dismutase, Limonene
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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.
| Ursa MajorFantastic Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | Comfort ZoneActive Pureness Cleansing Gel | CoolaGlowing Greens Detoxifying Facial Cleansing Gel | NUXEReve de Miel Gel Nettoyant et Demaquillant Visage Face Cleansing and Make-Up Removing Gel | |
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| Match | — | 47% | 47% | 44% |
| Price | $16.00 | $23.41+$7.41 | $28.00+$12.00 | $20.16+$4.16 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Glycerin | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 29 studies and safety reviews.
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