Weleda Organic Purifying Cleansing Gel with Willow
Works for
CleansingDisodium cocoyl glutamate, Coco-glucoside + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Organic Purifying Cleansing Gel with Willow”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, disodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, 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-glucoside
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“It reduces pimples and blackheads, reduces excess oil, redness and shiny skin and soothes without drying.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 4 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~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholDisodium cocoyl glutamate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateCoco-glucoside~2.2–3.2%
- 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-glucosideParfum~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium cocoyl glutamate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSalix alba/daphnoides/fragilis/purpurea bark extract~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractHamamelis virginiana extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractCarrageenan~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanTocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolLecithin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAscorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateLimonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Coco-glucoside, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Salix alba/daphnoides/fragilis/purpurea bark extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Carrageenan, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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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.
| WeledaOrganic Purifying Cleansing Gel with WillowYOUR PRODUCT | SensiBiafinePro-Tolerance Face Cleansing Gel | M. AsamOcean Minerals Mineral Cleansing Gel | Kiehl's“Made for ALL” Gentle Body Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | — | $21.43 | $30.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Glyceryl Oleate | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-17 | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: Nivea Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Face WashLavera Basis Cleansing Gel
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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