barr Centella Calming Gel Cleanser
barr Barr Centella Calming Gel Cleanser lists 32 ingredients on its label, 25 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Lauryl Betaine
- Glycerin
- Sodium Chloride
- Propylene Glycol Laurate
- Gluconolactone(3
- 500 Ppm)
- Centella Asiatica Extract(3
- 000 Ppm)
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract(1
- 000 Ppm)
- Disodium EDTA
- Laurylpyridinium Chloride
- Hexylene Glycol
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Xanthan Gum
- Butylene Glycol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Levulinic Acid
- Allantoin
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Ceramide 3
- Sodium Hyaluronate
Highlights
Contains sulfatesContains essential oilsContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- ANTISTATIC
- Lauryl Betaine
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Propylene Glycol Laurate
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin
Other ingredients
Gluconolactone(3500 Ppm)Centella Asiatica Extract(3000 Ppm)Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract(1000 Ppm)Disodium EDTALaurylpyridinium ChlorideHexylene GlycolGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideXanthan GumButylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolLevulinic AcidAllantoinSodium BicarbonateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideHouttuynia Cordata ExtractHydrogenated LecithinPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateSalix Alba Bark ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCeramide 3Sodium Hyaluronate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Gluconolactone(3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 500 Ppm) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Centella Asiatica Extract(3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 000 Ppm) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract(1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 000 Ppm) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laurylpyridinium Chloride | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Levulinic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | ABRASIVE, BUFFERING, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Houttuynia Cordata Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salix Alba Bark Extract | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide 3 | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation
- Lauryl Betaine
- Mild amphoteric surfactant; foaming and stabilizing. Eye irritation may exceed anionics, use low levels for sensitive skin.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Propylene Glycol Laurate
- Propylene glycol laurate; emollient and mild detergent; oil-soluble surfactant.
- Gluconolactone(3
- Not decoded yet
- 500 Ppm)
- Not decoded yet
- Centella Asiatica Extract(3
- Not decoded yet
- 000 Ppm)
- Not decoded yet
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract(1
- Not decoded yet
- 000 Ppm)
- Not decoded yet
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Laurylpyridinium Chloride
- Not decoded yet
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Levulinic Acid
- Biodegradable organic acid acting as skin conditioner and perfume; pH adjuster, low irritation at typical use levels.
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Sodium bicarbonate; buffer and deodorant; alkaline at high pH, potential irritation, control dosage
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
- Phytosterol blend for skin conditioning; gentle, barrier-repairing, low irritation.
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Ceramide 3
- Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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