surfactant irritant
Ethoxylated derivative of SLS with larger molecular weight, reducing but not eliminating irritation potential. Less protein-denaturing than SLS but still capable of stratum corneum lipid disruption at high concentrations.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a surfactant irritant backed by a moderate body of supporting evidence (evidence tier 2 of 4). We track 2 studies for it, 1 reporting a positive effect.
Contact Dermatitis · 2003 · rct · n=40
Irritant patch-test profile comparing detergents: sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) was significantly less irritant than sodium lauryl sulfate but more irritant than alkyl polyglucoside, indicating that ethoxylation reduces but does not eliminate SLES irritation potential.
Food and Chemical Toxicology · 2001 · rct
In a controlled washing assay (3 lab washes plus 1 week of home use) on the volar forearm and dorsal hand, squamometry discriminated the subclinical, non-erythematous skin-surface irritation caused by SLES versus SLS, detecting surfactant-induced stratum corneum alterations after as few as three washes.
In 209 products — most often cleansers (154), serums (27), moisturizers (13), from $7.23 to $250.19. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.
SkinCeuticals
SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub (5 fl. oz.)
Exfoliant
$40.00147.9ml · $0.27/ml
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SkinCeuticals
SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub (5 fl. oz.)
Exfoliant
$40.00147.9ml · $0.27/ml
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SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub (5 fl. oz.) is a exfoliant by SkinCeuticals. Key ingredients include Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine.
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L'Oréal Paris
L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler Smoothing Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid 150ml
Cleanser
$19.04150ml · $0.13/ml
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L'Oréal Paris
L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler Smoothing Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid 150ml
Cleanser
$19.04150ml · $0.13/ml
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L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler Smoothing Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid 150ml is a water cleanser by L'Oréal Paris. Key ingredients include Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid.
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Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Daily Serum 2.0 1.7 oz
Serum
$250.1950.3ml · $4.98/ml
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Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Daily Serum 2.0 1.7 oz
Serum
$250.1950.3ml · $4.98/ml
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Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Daily Serum 2.0 1.7 oz is a peptide serum by Elizabeth Arden. Key ingredients include Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol.
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Set up your skin profileClinique
Clinique All About Clean™ Liquid Facial Soap
Moisturizer – for Dryness, Dark spots & hyperpigmentation
$43.00
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Clinique
Clinique All About Clean™ Liquid Facial Soap
Moisturizer – for Dryness, Dark spots & hyperpigmentation
$43.00
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Clinique All About Clean™ Liquid Facial Soap is a water cleanser by Clinique. Key ingredients include Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fluoride, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate.
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Kiehl's Since 1851
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser (Various Sizes)
Cleanser
$29.21
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Kiehl's Since 1851
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser (Various Sizes)
Cleanser
$29.21
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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser (Various Sizes) is a water cleanser by Kiehl's Since 1851. Key ingredients include Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin.
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La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Wash (Various Sizes)
Cleanser
$33.02200ml · $0.17/ml
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La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Wash (Various Sizes)
Cleanser
$33.02200ml · $0.17/ml
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel Wash (Various Sizes) is a water cleanser by La Roche-Posay. Key ingredients include Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin.
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L'Oréal Paris
L'Oréal Paris Bright Reveal Spot Fading Serum-in-Cleanser with Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid 150ml
Cleanser
$19.04150ml · $0.13/ml
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L'Oréal Paris
L'Oréal Paris Bright Reveal Spot Fading Serum-in-Cleanser with Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid 150ml
Cleanser
$19.04150ml · $0.13/ml
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L'Oréal Paris Bright Reveal Spot Fading Serum-in-Cleanser with Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid 150ml is a water cleanser by L'Oréal Paris. Key ingredients include Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside.
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Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden Prevage 2.0 Anti-Aging Eye Serum 20ml
Eye Cream
$129.5420ml · $6.48/ml
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Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden Prevage 2.0 Anti-Aging Eye Serum 20ml
Eye Cream
$129.5420ml · $6.48/ml
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Elizabeth Arden Prevage 2.0 Anti-Aging Eye Serum 20ml is a eye cream by Elizabeth Arden. Key ingredients include Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol.
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Set up your skin profileDermalogica
Dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
Cleanser – for Dryness, Enlarged pores
$49.00
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Dermalogica
Dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
Cleanser – for Dryness, Enlarged pores
$49.00
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Dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Cleanser is a water cleanser by Dermalogica. Key ingredients include Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lactic Acid.
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Natura
Natura Bissé Stabilizing Facial Cleansing Gel with AHA and PHA 200ml
Exfoliant
$67.31200ml · $0.34/ml
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Natura
Natura Bissé Stabilizing Facial Cleansing Gel with AHA and PHA 200ml
Exfoliant
$67.31200ml · $0.34/ml
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Natura Bissé Stabilizing Facial Cleansing Gel with AHA and PHA 200ml is a exfoliant by Natura. Key ingredients include Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycolic Acid.
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