Face Cleansers matching Edta

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Do you know what’s in your face cleanser? Some cleansers contain harsh chemicals that do serious damage to your skin in the long run. Choosing the right face cleanser means understanding what’s inside so you can have clear, clean and healthy skin.

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Image Vital C Hydrating Facial Cleanser

17/34 Best Ingredients
14/34 Good Ingredients
3/34 Unfavorable Ingredients
12/34 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
8
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
7
  • sodium peg 7 olive oil carboxylate
    Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • peg 100 stearate
    Peg 100 Stearate. Cleansing Agent
  • saponaria officinalis (soapwort) extract
    Soapwort. Natural cleansing agent
  • stearic acid
    Stearic Acid. Surfactant, softening agent.
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • phospholipid
    Phospholipids. Improves dry skin and is an essential structural components of cell membranes
Moisturizing Ingredients
6
  • isohexadecane
    Isohexadecane. Emollient
  • neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/ dicaprate
    Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate. Emollient
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • peg 7 glyceryl cocoate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
  • caprylyl glycol
    Caprylyl Glycol. Skin conditioner, moisturizer
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • cyclopentasiloxane
    Cyclopentasiloxane. Lubricant
Neutral Ingredients
7
  • aqua
    Aqua. Water
  • cetearyl olivate
    Cetearyl Olivate. Emulsifier
  • sorbitan olivate
    Sorbitan Olivate. Emulsifier
  • ethylhexylglycerin
    Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
  • hexylene glycol
    Hexylene Glycol. Preservative
  • magnesium aluminum silicate
    Magnesium Aluminum Silicate. Thickener
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
3

Olay Total Effects Revitalizing Foaming Cleanser

14/25 Best Ingredients
9/25 Good Ingredients
2/25 Unfavorable Ingredients
4/25 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
3
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
9
  • sodium lauroamphoacetate
    Sodium Lauroamphoacetate. Cleansing Agent
  • sodium myristoyl sarcosinate
    Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate. Cleansing agent
  • sodium trideceth sulfate
    Sodium Trideceth Sulfate. Cleansing agent
  • peg 200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate
    Peg-200 Glyceryl Palmate. Cleansing agent
  • sodium laureth sulfate
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
  • cocamide mea
    Cocamide Mea. Cleansing agent
  • disodium edta
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
  • laureth 10
    Laureth-10. Surfactant, cleansing agent
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • sorbitol
    Sorbitol. Repairs and moisturizes skin
  • lauric acid
    Lauric Acid. Strong bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties
Moisturizing Ingredients
2
  • peg 7 glyceryl cocoate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • niacinamide
    Vitamin B3. Moisturizes skin and improves skin appearance.
Neutral Ingredients
7
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • acrylates copolymer
    Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
  • glycol distearate
    Glycol Distearate. Thickener, emulsifier
  • polyquaternium 10
    Polyquaternium 10. Film-forming agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
2

CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser

13/23 Best Ingredients
9/23 Good Ingredients
1/23 Unfavorable Ingredient
5/23 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
4
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
4
  • sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
    Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • disodium edta
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
5
  • ceramide 6 ii
    Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
  • ceramide 3
    Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
  • ceramide 1
    Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
  • cholesterol
    Cholesterol. Promotes healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
  • cholecalciferol
    Cholecalciferol. Vitamin D3, promotes healthy skin functions. Penetrates the skin to raise vitamin D levels in the body.
Abrasive Ingredients
1
Moisturizing Ingredients
2
  • niacinamide
    Vitamin B3. Moisturizes skin and improves skin appearance.
  • zea mays (corn) oil
    Corn Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • purified water
    Aqua. Water
  • peg 150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate
    Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate. Thickening agent
  • sodium lauroyl lactylate
    Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate. Emulsifying agent
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • sodium hydroxide
    Sodium Hydroxide. Controls pH levels. Skin irritation or pain if used above concentration limits.
Unfavorable Ingredients
1

Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam

12/32 Best Ingredients
17/32 Good Ingredients
3/32 Unfavorable Ingredients
10/32 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
4
  • sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
    Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • ppg 6 decyltetradeceth 30
    Ppg 6 Decyltetradeceth 30. Surfactant, skin cleansing agent.
  • capryloyl glycine
    Capryloyl Glycine. Fragrance, cleansing agent
  • disodium edta
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
4
  • caffeine
    Caffeine. Possible anti-inflammatory properties.
  • algae extract
    Algae. Plant extract, skin healing properties
  • sodium hyaluronate
    Sodium Hyaluronate. Heals damaged skin
  • phospholipids
    Phospholipids. Improves dry skin and is an essential structural components of cell membranes
Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • laminaria saccharina extract
    Sugar Kelp. Skin protecting, skin whitening agent, fragrance
  • sodium salicylate
    Sodium Salicylate. Preservative, anti-inflammatory effects
Abrasive Ingredients
1
Moisturizing Ingredients
2
  • sucrose
    Sugar. Humectant
  • 10 hydroxydecanoic acid
    10 Hydroxydecanoic Acid. Emollient, skin conditioning agent.
Conditioning Ingredients
6
  • arginine cocoate
    Arginine Cocoate. Skin conditioning agent
  • cola nitida (kola) seed extract
    Kola. Plant extract used as a skin conditioning agent
  • sea whip extract
    Sea Whip. Skin conditioning agent
  • stearamidopropyl dimethylamine
    Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine. Conditioning agent.
  • beta caryophyllene
    Beta Caryophyllene. Perfume, skin-conditioning agent
  • sodium stearate
    Sodium Stearate. Cleansing agent
Neutral Ingredients
8
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • disodium phosphate
    Disodium Phosphate. Fragrance, buffering agent, other uses.
  • mentha piperita (peppermint)
    Peppermint. Fragrance, considered safe as used in cosmetics
  • peg/ppg 18/18 dimethicone
    Dimethicone Copolyol. Silicones are skin conditioning agents widely used in cosmetics.
  • lactobacillus ferment
    Lactobacillus Ferment. Bacteria used as a natural fermenting or preservative agent.
  • longifolene
    Longifolene. Resin based fragrance
  • polyquaternium 7
    Polyquaternium 7. Anti-static agent
  • chloroxylenol
    Chloroxylenol. Preservative
Unfavorable Ingredients
3

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

13/24 Best Ingredients
8/24 Good Ingredients
3/24 Unfavorable Ingredients
4/24 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
3
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
6
  • cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
    Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine. Foaming agent, surfactant
  • sodium lauroyl sarcosinate
    Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate. Cleansing agent
  • peg 6 caprylic/capric glycerides
    Peg-6 Caprylic/capric Glycerides. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
    Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
  • edetate disodium
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
4
  • ceramide 3
    Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
  • ceramide 6 ii
    Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
  • ceramide 1
    Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
  • cholesterol
    Cholesterol. Promotes healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues
Abrasive Ingredients
1
  • sodium chloride
    Sodium Chloride. Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.
Moisturizing Ingredients
1
  • niacinamide
    Vitamin B3. Moisturizes skin and improves skin appearance.
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • purified water
    Aqua. Water
  • peg 150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate
    Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate. Thickening agent
  • dihydrate
    Dihydrate. A compound containing two molecules of water.
  • sodium lauroyl lactylate
    Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate. Emulsifying agent
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
3

Simple Micellar Cleansing Water

7/15 Best Ingredients
5/15 Good Ingredients
3/15 Unfavorable Ingredients
6/15 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
3
  • peg 6 caprylic/capric glycerides
    Peg-6 Caprylic/capric Glycerides. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • tetrasodium edta
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
  • panthenol
    Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin
Abrasive Ingredients
1
  • sodium chloride
    Sodium Chloride. Table salt. Used as preservative or abrasive ingredient.
Moisturizing Ingredients
1
  • niacinamide
    Vitamin B3. Moisturizes skin and improves skin appearance.
Neutral Ingredients
3
  • water (aqua)
    Aqua. Water
  • hexylene glycol
    Hexylene Glycol. Preservative
  • potassium chloride
    Potassium Chloride. Thickening agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
3
  • iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
    Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate. Preservative. Negative effects include contact dermatitis and contact allergy

Simple Foaming Cleanser

9/23 Best Ingredients
10/23 Good Ingredients
4/23 Unfavorable Ingredients
5/23 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
4
  • stearamide amp
    Stearamide Amp. Cleansing agent
  • disodium edta
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
3
  • panthenol
    Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin
  • allantoin
    Allantoin. Heals damaged skin
  • bisabolol
    Bisabolol. Oil usually derived from chamomile. Soothing properties.
Moisturizing Ingredients
3
  • dimethicone
    Dimethicone. Moisturizer
  • glyceryl stearate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • caprylyl glycol
    Caprylyl Glycol. Skin conditioner, moisturizer
Sunscreen Ingredients
2
  • avobenzone (3.0%)
    Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Sunscreen ingredient
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • water (aqua)
    Aqua. Water
  • glycol stearate
    Glycol Distearate. Thickener, emulsifier
  • potassium stearate
    Potassium Stearate. Emulsifying agent
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
4

bareMinerals Pure Plush Gentle Deep Cleansing Foam

9/21 Best Ingredients
8/21 Good Ingredients
4/21 Unfavorable Ingredients
6/21 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
1
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
5
  • sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
    Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • disodium edta
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • lauric acid
    Lauric Acid. Strong bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties
  • sambucus nigra flower extract
    Elderberry. Skin-soothing properties
Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
1
  • rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
    Rosemary. Antimicrobial, skin-conditioning agent
Abrasive Ingredients
1
  • sea salt (maris sal/sel marin)
    Salt. Nourishing ingredient, skin-conditioning agent, abrasive when in granules.
Moisturizing Ingredients
1
  • glyceryl stearate se
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Neutral Ingredients
6
  • water (aqua/eau)
    Aqua. Water
  • sodium polyacrylate starch
    Sodium Polyacrylate Starch. Absorbing, film forming agent.
  • polyquaternium 39
    Polyquaternium 39. Film-forming agent
  • citrus grandis (grapefruit) fruit extract
    Grapefruit. Fragrance ingredient. Inconsistent evidence for phototoxicity.
  • fragrance (parfum)
    Fragrance.
  • limonene
    Limonene. Fragrance
Unfavorable Ingredients
4

Liquid Neutrogena - The Transparent Facial Cleanser

8/16 Best Ingredients
5/16 Good Ingredients
3/16 Unfavorable Ingredients
2/16 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
6
  • sodium oleate
    Sodium Oleate. Cleansing agent. Possibly irritating to eyes
  • sodium cocoate
    Sodium Cocoate. Cleansing agent
  • sodium trideceth sulfate
    Sodium Trideceth Sulfate. Cleansing agent
  • disodium cocoamphodiacetate
    Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate. Cleansing agent
  • trisodium edta
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • water
    Aqua. Water
  • sodium cocoamphoacetate
    Sodium Cocoamphoacetate. Cleansing agent. Believed to be non-irritating however cases of contact allergy exist.
  • yellow 5
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
  • red 33
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
  • blue 1
    Pigment. Pigment for skin care products.
Unfavorable Ingredients
3

Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, For Normal to Oily Skin

6/14 Best Ingredients
5/14 Good Ingredients
3/14 Unfavorable Ingredients
3/14 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
1
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
4
  • sodium laureth sulfate
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • disodium edta
    Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
1
  • panthenol
    Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin
Moisturizing Ingredients
1
  • peg 7 glyceryl cocoate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Neutral Ingredients
4
  • water (purified)
    Aqua. Water
  • acrylates/steareth 20 methacrylate crosspolymer
    Acrylates⁄steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer. Film former
Unfavorable Ingredients
3