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CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Cetearyl alcohol + 9 moreCleanses gently
“Gentle yet effective, the cleansing formula eliminates daily dirt, impurities and makeup from the face, without disrupting the skin's protective function such as stripping essential moisture.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, coco-betaine, glycereth-7 caprylate/caprate, glyceryl stearate, lauric acid, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, sorbitan isostearate, stearic acid, xanthan gum) 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-betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Peeling effect of fruit enzymes encourages fresher-looking skin”
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateCetearyl alcohol~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinGlycereth-7 caprylate/caprate~2.3–2.8%
Stearic acid~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateLauric acid~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidButyrospermum parkii butter~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCoco-betaine~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineCarica papaya fruit extract~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mangifera indica fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractPantolactone~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateDecyl cocoate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePanthenol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolysorbate 20~0.2–0.35%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Glycereth-7 caprylate/caprate, Stearic acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Lauric acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Coco-betaine, Carica papaya fruit extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Pantolactone, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Decyl cocoate, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, 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.
| VERSOFacial CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeFoaming Moisturizing Face Wash | ACWELLpH Balancing Soothing Cleansing Foam | SKIN 1004.Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam US Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | $44.00 | $12.11−$31.89 | $13.16−$30.84 | $10.50−$33.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 15 | 7 of 15 | 4 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Lactobionic Acid | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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