basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash
The basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 19 ingredients (13 low-risk) rates it Excellent (82/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
4
|
B
|
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
3
|
|
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Sulfate
|
|
1
|
B
|
Lauryl Glucoside
(Cleansing, Surfactant) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
(Cleansing, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-8
(Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Glyceryl Laurate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Solvent, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone Copolyol |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
3
|
|
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Juice | |
|
1
|
|
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract | |
|
|
Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract | |
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
7
|
|
Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile
(Preservative) |
|
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
