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Calmwise™ Soothing Cleanser
A face wash built around AHA, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
GBP 25.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin
- Redness & rosacea
How to use
First-time use If you're new to Calmwise Soothing Cleanser Gel, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here . Step 1 Every morning and/or evening, pump into the palm of the hand and massage into a moistened face and neck. Step 2 Rinse with warm water and pat face dry.
Caution
First-time use If you're new to Calmwise Soothing Cleanser Gel, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here .
What's inside
Ingredients List
9 trigger at least one check · 17 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
May Worsen Irritation5
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Eczema5
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Rosacea4
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate →Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoamphoacetate →Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Glucoside →Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside is the product obtained from the condensation of decyl alcohol with glucose
Learn more about Decyl Glucoside →Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the cabbage, Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata, Brassicaceae
Learn more about Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract →Menaquinone-4
Skin Conditioning
Vitamin K2 MK-4 (menatetrenone), a naphthoquinone with a geranylgeranyl side chain.
Learn more about Menaquinone-4 →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
Dupes
- Medik8 Gentle Cleanse™85% match
- Mamaearth Aloe Vera Face Wash with Aloe Vera & Ashwagandha for a Youthful Glow68% match
- Mamaearth Foaming Face Wash For Kids With Aloe Vera & Coconut For Gentle Cleansing67% match
- Mamaearth Ubtan Cleansing Milk with Turmeric & Saffron for Gentle Cleansing66% match
- Medik8 Micellar Mousse™65% match
- Wardah Nature Daily Seaweed Balancing Facial Wash63% match