Works for
CleansingCoco-glucoside, Sodium cocoamphoacetateCleanses gently
“Gentle Scrubbing Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, sodium cocoamphoacetate) 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
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
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This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Coco-glucoside~10–12.2%
- 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-glucosideGlycerin~4.3–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinBambusa arundinacea stem powder~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
More about Bambusa arundinacea stem powderSodium cocoamphoacetate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateStearyl stearate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.6–1.9%
- 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 crosspolymerSodium chloride~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Citric acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLaminaria hyperborea extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.5–0.7%
- 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 extractEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jojoba esters~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.25%
Levulinic acid~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Coco-glucoside, Glycerin, Bambusa arundinacea stem powder, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Stearyl stearate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Laminaria hyperborea extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Unknown, Jojoba esters, Sodium hydroxide, Levulinic acid, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| VeracovaGentle Scrubbing GelYOUR PRODUCT | A-DERMAGel nettoyant calmant | DucrayDexyane Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel | EveredenSteer Clear Balancing Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | — | — | $7.47 | $7.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Zinc Coceth Sulfate | Isoleucine | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
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- 2Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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