Name: Walgreens Foaming Facial Cleanser
Brand: Walgreens
SKU: 195732
Availability: InStock
Rating: 80 (1 reviews)

Walgreens Foaming Facial Cleanser

Sycamore Partners

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

5

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

May contain impurities such as 1,4-dioxane (a possible carcinogen), ultra-processed, limited data on oral safety, potential for gut microbiome disruption, possible skin irritation in topical use

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Synthetic origin, potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane or ethylene oxide residues, possible gastrointestinal irritation, ultra-processed, unknown long-term ingestion effects

Propylene Glycol

Irritation potential with prolonged dermal or inhalation exposure, possible sensitizer in some individuals

Disodium EDTA

Mild skin irritation possible in sensitive individuals, low potential for eye irritation

Xanthan Gum

Potential gastrointestinal discomfort at high intake, mild allergenic potential in sensitive individuals

Water

Non-toxic, essential solvent, diluent

Sodium Chloride

Inexpensive inert ingredient, helps control viscosity and formulation stability, widely available

Citric acid

Flavor enhancement, preservative effect through pH control

Ceramide NP

Supports skin barrier function, may improve skin hydration

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Enhances skin hydration due to improved penetration, supports skin moisture retention

Cholesterol

Essential for cell membrane structure, precursor for steroid hormone synthesis, bile acid production

Phytosphingosine

Supports skin barrier function, antimicrobial against Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus, anti-inflammatory signaling (NF-kB/MAPK modulation), may aid acne-prone or compromised skin

Phenoxyethanol

Effective antimicrobial preservative, wide usage in ensuring product stability

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant properties, helps stabilize formulations, skin conditioning

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Mild surfactant, good foaming, conditioning to skin, biodegradable

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Mild surfactant, good foaming properties, biodegradable, less irritating than traditional sulfates

Glycerin

Humectant properties, helps retain moisture, improves texture and stability of products

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Mild cleansing agent, gentle on skin compared to harsher surfactants, good foaming properties

Niacinamide

Supports skin barrier, improves skin hydration and pigmentation, involved in cellular energy metabolism

Ceramide AP

Skin barrier repair, moisture retention, supports skin hydration

Ceramide EOP

Improves skin barrier function, reduces transepidermal water loss, increases skin hydration, supports management of atopic dermatitis/xerosis

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild surfactant, good emulsifying properties, biodegradable, generally safe for dermal use

Carbomer

Effective thickening and stabilizing agent, improves texture and shelf stability of formulations

Product Details

Form Type

liquid

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