Victoria's Secret Gentle Face Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl glutamate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Our refreshing gel cleanser gently removes makeup while nourishing skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, decyl glucoside, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sorbeth-230 tetraoleate, sorbitan laurate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa damascena flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~9.8–12%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamatePolysorbate 20~3.9–4.7%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSorbeth-230 tetraoleate~2.2–2.7%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineCitric acid~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCocos nucifera water~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterGlycerin~1.2–1.4%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDecyl glucoside~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideParfum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolSorbitan laurate~0.5–0.75%
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.45–0.7%
Cocos nucifera fruit extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractPanthenol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 acetateLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 filtrateLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCollagen~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products
More about CollagenBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Mangifera indica fruit extract~0.1–0.2%
- 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 extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.05–0.1%
- 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 juiceRubus idaeus leaf extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Polysorbate 20, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sorbeth-230 tetraoleate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Citric acid, Cocos nucifera water, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Decyl glucoside, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Sorbitan laurate, Rosa damascena flower extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Limonene, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Collagen, Benzyl salicylate, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Rubus idaeus leaf extract
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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.
| Victoria's SecretGentle Face CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Youth To The PeopleYouth Stacks™ Daily Skin Health | Paula's choiceDefense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser | CoolaGlowing Greens Detoxifying Facial Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | $20.00 | $27.48 | $28.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 7 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Lactic Acid | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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