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Baie Botanique Rose Renew Regenerating Face Wash

30/39 Best Ingredients
6/39 Good Ingredients
3/39 Unfavorable Ingredients
27/39 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
16
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
7
  • citrus aurantium (orange distillate water)
    Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
  • decyl glucoside
    Decyl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
  • cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
    Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine. Foaming agent, surfactant
  • disodium laureth sulfosuccinate
    Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate
    Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • rubus idaeus (raspberry seed oil)
    Raspberry. Skin purification properties
  • citrus aurantium dulcis (orange peel tincture)
    Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
5
  • wildcrafted mahonia aquifolium (oregon grape)
    Oregon Grape. Used to treat psoriasis and other skin diseases
  • vaccinium angustifolium (blueberry)
    Blueberry Extract. Skin protecting and soothing properties.
  • melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil)
    Tea Tree Leaf Oil. Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties
  • rosaeodora var amazonica (rosewood essential oil)
    Rosewood. Skin healing properties
  • organic centella asiatica (gotu kola)
    Centella Asiatica. Wide therapeutic actions. Recommended for the treatment of various skin conditions
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3116297
Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • wildcrafted taraxacum officinale (dandelion)
    Dandelion. Antibacterial and fungicidal properties
  • wildcrafted geranium maculatum (wild geranium)
    Wild Geranium. Antibacterial properties
Moisturizing Ingredients
1
  • methylsulfonylmethane (msm)
    Msm. Moisturizer
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • borago officinalis (borage oil)
    Borage. Skin-conditioning agent.
Neutral Ingredients
4
  • cocamide mipa
    Cocamide Mipa. Coconut based emulsifier, thickener
  • hydroxyethyl cellulose
    Hydroxyethyl Cellulose. Emulsifying and thickening agent
  • carrageenan gum
    Carrageenan Gum. Thickening agent
  • ethyl hexyl glycerin
    Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
Unfavorable Ingredients
3
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InstaNatural Vitamin C Cleanser

18/32 Best Ingredients
12/32 Good Ingredients
2/32 Unfavorable Ingredients
16/32 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
5
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
8
  • decyl glucoside
    Decyl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
  • cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
    Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine. Foaming agent, surfactant
  • disodium laureth sulfosuccinate
    Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • shea butteramidopropyl betaine
    Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine. Cleansing agent
  • sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
    Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • coco glucoside
    Coco-glucoside. Coconut derived surfactant, cleansing agent
  • tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
    Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate. Chelating agent
  • trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
    Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower/leaf (organic chamomile) extract
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
  • salix alba (willow) bark extract
    Willow. Skin soothing properties
Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
3
  • caprylhydroxamic acid
    N-hydroxyoctanamide. Antibacterial agent, anti-inflammatory agent.
  • rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
    Rosemary. Antimicrobial, skin-conditioning agent
  • cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract
    Cucumber. Anti-inflamatory properties
Abrasive Ingredients
1
Moisturizing Ingredients
6
  • glyceryl caprylate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • glyceryl oleate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • hydrolyzed jojoba esters
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
  • saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract
    Sugar Cane. Skin-conditioning and moisturizing properties
  • cocos nucifera (coconut) water
    Coconut Water. Moisturizing properties
  • cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice
    Coconut Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, moisturizing properties
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • water (aqua)
    Aqua. Water
  • sclerotium gum
    Sclerotium Gum. Thickening agent
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
  • hydroxyacetophenone
    Hydroxyacetophenone. Flavor ingredient
  • citrus grandis (pomelo grapefruit) seed oil
    Grapefruit. Fragrance ingredient. Inconsistent evidence for phototoxicity.
Unfavorable Ingredients
2
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15/27 Best Ingredients
6/27 Good Ingredients
6/27 Unfavorable Ingredients
18/27 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
5
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
5
  • decyl glucoside
    Decyl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
  • coco glucoside
    Coco-glucoside. Coconut derived surfactant, cleansing agent
  • citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil
    Bergamot Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
  • citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
    Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
4
  • sorbitol
    Sorbitol. Repairs and moisturizes skin
  • arnica montana flower extract(1)
    Arnica. Helps heal broken skin
  • chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract(1)
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
  • bisabolol
    Bisabolol. Oil usually derived from chamomile. Soothing properties.
Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
1
  • olea europaea (olive) leaf extract(1)
    Olive Leaf Extract. Anti-microbial properties
Moisturizing Ingredients
2
  • chenopodium quinoa seed(1)
    Quinoa. Used as skin conditioning agent and emollient.
  • glyceryl oleate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Neutral Ingredients
4
  • aqua (water)
    Aqua. Water
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
  • alcohol(1)
    Alcohol. If in large quantities, alcohol can be irritating and/or damaging to skin.
  • limonene. (1)certified organic
    Limonene. Fragrance
Unfavorable Ingredients
6
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Image Skincare Ageless Total Facial Cleanser

7/15 Best Ingredients
6/15 Good Ingredients
2/15 Unfavorable Ingredients
4/15 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
4
  • ammonium laureth sulfate
    Ammonium Laureth Sulfate. Cleansing agent. Irritating if not used with other good ingredients.
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 20634505
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
  • disodium cocoamphodiacetate
    Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate. Cleansing agent
  • peg 120 methyl glucose dioleate
    Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
1
  • menthol
    Menthol. Anti-irritant properties
Abrasive Ingredients
2
  • ammonium glycolate
    Ammonium Glycolate. Abrasive agent
Moisturizing Ingredients
1
  • peg 7 glyceryl cocoate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • dimethyl lauramine oleate
    Dimethyl Lauramine Oleate. Skin and hair conditioning agent
Neutral Ingredients
2
  • aqua
    Aqua. Water
  • glycol distearate
    Glycol Distearate. Thickener, emulsifier
Unfavorable Ingredients
2
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Avalon Organics CoQ10 Facial Cleansing Milk

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11/38 Good Ingredients
8/38 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
10
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • stearic acid
    Stearic Acid. Surfactant, softening agent.
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
6
  • helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil(1)
    Sunflower Seed Oil. Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.
  • arnica montana flower extract(1)
    Arnica. Helps heal broken skin
  • chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract(1)
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
  • salix alba (willow) bark extract(1)
    Willow. Skin soothing properties
  • sodium hyaluronate
    Sodium Hyaluronate. Heals damaged skin
  • sorbitol
    Sorbitol. Repairs and moisturizes skin
Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
1
  • olea europaea (olive) leaf extract(1)
    Olive Leaf Extract. Anti-microbial properties
Moisturizing Ingredients
4
  • glyceryl stearate se
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • caprylic/capric triglyceride
    Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter(1)
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
  • prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil(1)
    Sweet Almond. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • borago officinalis seed oil(1)
    Borage. Skin-conditioning agent.
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • aqua (water)
    Aqua. Water
  • cetearyl alcohol
    Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
  • cetearyl glucoside
    Cetearyl Glucoside. Emulsifying agent
  • phenethyl alcohol
    Phenethyl Alcohol. Fragrance
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
  • alcohol(1)
    Alcohol. If in large quantities, alcohol can be irritating and/or damaging to skin.
Unfavorable Ingredients
8
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Alba Botanica Even Advanced, Sea Mineral Cleansing Gel

16/34 Best Ingredients
10/34 Good Ingredients
8/34 Unfavorable Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
7
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
5
  • sodium cocoyl isethionate
    Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
    Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine. Foaming agent, surfactant
  • sodium lauroyl glutamate
    Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate. Mild surfactant, skin cleansing agent
  • coco glucoside
    Coco-glucoside. Coconut derived surfactant, cleansing agent
  • potassium hydroxide
    Potassium Hydroxide. Cleansing agent, safe as used in cosmetics
    Source: National Institutes of Health - CID 14797
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
4
  • enteromorpha compressa extract
    Enteromorpha Compressa. Green algae, skin-conditioning agent with skin healing properties
  • laminaria digitata extract
    Horsetail Kelp. Algae, skin-conditioning agent, skin healing properties
  • macrocystis pyrifera extract
    Giant Kelp. Extract helps heal broken skin. Anti-inflammatory properties.
  • panthenol
    Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin
Moisturizing Ingredients
2
  • erythritol
    Erythritol. Moisturizer, humectant
  • glyceryl oleate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Conditioning Ingredients
2
  • chondrus crispus (carrageenan) extract
    Carrageen Moss. Skin-conditioning agent
  • homarine hci
    Homarine Hcl. Skin-conditioning agent
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • aqua (water)
    Aqua. Water
  • caesalpinia spinosa gum
    Tara Gum. Plant based thickening agent.
  • alcohol
    Alcohol. If in large quantities, alcohol can be irritating and/or damaging to skin.
  • dehydroscetic acid
    Dehydroacetic Acid. Preservative. No skin reacitons
  • limonene
    Limonene. Fragrance
  • fragrance (parfum)
    Fragrance.
Unfavorable Ingredients
8
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6/24 Best Ingredients
7/24 Good Ingredients
11/24 Unfavorable Ingredients
5/24 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
3
  • ammonium laureth sulfate
    Ammonium Laureth Sulfate. Cleansing agent. Irritating if not used with other good ingredients.
    Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 20634505
  • peg 120 methyl glucose dioleate
    Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
1
  • menthol
    Menthol. Anti-irritant properties
Abrasive Ingredients
2
  • polyethylene
    Polyethylene. Abrasive agent
Moisturizing Ingredients
1
  • jojoba esters
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
Neutral Ingredients
4
  • fragrance
    Fragrance.
  • chromium hydroxide green
    Ci 77289. Green food color
Unfavorable Ingredients
11
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Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Used as antioxidant with numerous anti-aging benefits
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
Heals broken or itchy skin
Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
Antioxidant properties. Protects against UV rays, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Foaming agent, surfactant
Cleansing agent
Repairs and moisturizes skin
Cleansing agent, safe as used in cosmetics
Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties
Surfactant, cleansing agent
Surfactant, cleansing agent
Surfactant, cleansing agent
Coconut derived surfactant, cleansing agent
Antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects
Surfactant, softening agent.
Antimicrobial, skin-conditioning agent
Surfactant, cleansing agent
Cleansing agent. Irritating if not used with other good ingredients.
Surfactant, cleansing agent
Pumps up wrinkles, reducing their visibility
Used to treats numerous skin conditions including eczema and acne. Also has exfoliating properties.
Anti-irritant properties
Antioxidant properties. Studies demonstrate no significant irritation, sensitization, or photosensitization.
Antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial properties
Stimulates skin regeneration
Cleansing agent
Cleansing Agent
Cleansing agent
Powerful antioxidant properties
Skin-healing and moisturizing properties
Cleansing agent
Potentially reduces wrinkle depth and promotes normal skin functions
Promotes healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
Heals damaged skin
Antioxidant, antibacterial properties
Strong bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties
Rich in vitamins. Used as an emollient with anti-inflammatory properties.
Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.
Peeling and skin-healing properties. Used to rejuvenate photo-aged skin.
Antibacterial properties
Heals damaged skin
Surfactant, cleansing agent
Antibacterial, antioxidant and skin healing properties
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Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Cleansing agent. Potential skin allergen
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Preservative. Potentially skin irritant
Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
Preservative. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Solvent, conditioning agent. Possible contact allergen
Controls pH levels. Potentially irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
Preservative. Potential cause of eye irritation or contact dermatitis
Fragrance. Skin and eye hazard: Redness. Pain.
Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Fragrance. Has been associated with irritant dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and photodermatitis
Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Fragrance. Possible cause for allergic contact dermatitis.
Preservative. Symptoms of exposure to this compound include skin sensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, urticaria and angioedema. It can cause skin and eye irritation.
Skin healing, moisturizing properties. Potential skin allergen.
Preservative. Potential contact allergy.
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Cleansing agent. Irritating to skin. Possible cause for eczema.
Fragrance, emollient. May cause irritation and redness. Could exacerbate existing skin conditions.
Preservative. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Preservative. Potential skin irritant
Fragrance. Sensitizer and contact allergen.
Cleansing agent, irritating to skin.
Fragrance. Tightens skin. Anti dandruff. Citrus medica limonum (lemon oil) is found to be potentially phototoxic.
Preservative. Possible cause for contact urticaria and other contact reactions
Antimicrobial cleansing agent. Potential skin irritant.
Fragrance, could cause skin irritation.
Not safe or effective for treating any condition.
Cleansing agent, contact allergen to some.
Preservative which can release formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is classified as carcinogenic and allergenic.
Cleansing agent. Multiple cases of contact allergy
Emollient, potential contact allergen
Popular herbal treatment in Asia. Dong quai contains chemicals that are considered to be cancer-causing (carcinogens).
Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Sunscreen ingredient. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Fragrance. Could cause contact dermatitis and skin irritation.
Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Surfactant, cleansing agent. May cause skin irritation and redness.
Vitamin A with palmitic acid could enhance photocarcinogenesis. Avoid sun exposure when using.
Fragrance. Possible contact allergen
Fragrance. Potential allergen after oxidation (contact with air)
Fragrance. May irritate skin and eyes.
Preservative. Negative effects include contact dermatitis and contact allergy

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