honest-beauty Honest Beauty Gentle Gel Cleanser
honest-beauty Honest Beauty Gentle Gel Cleanser lists 30 ingredients on its label, 30 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 Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
- Glycerin
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Sodium Chloride
- Sorbitol
- Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Yucca Schidigera Root Extract
- Saponaria Officinalis Extract
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Hydrolyzed Quinoa
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Cymbopogon Martini Oil
- Abies Sibirica Oil
- Gluconolactone
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Coconut Acid
- Sodium Citrate
- Citric Acid
- Sorbic Acid
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laurylglucosides HydroxypropylsulfonateSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- HUMECTANT
- Sorbitol
Other ingredients
Lauryl GlucosideCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractYucca Schidigera Root ExtractSaponaria Officinalis ExtractLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateHydrolyzed QuinoaLavandula Angustifolia OilLavandula Hybrida OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilPogostemon Cablin Leaf OilAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilCymbopogon Martini OilAbies Sibirica OilGluconolactonePotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateCoconut AcidSodium CitrateCitric AcidSorbic AcidLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE | 1 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Yucca Schidigera Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saponaria Officinalis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Quinoa | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Lavandula Hybrida Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 III/360 | 1 · – | Green |
| Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/364 | 2 · 2 | Green |
| Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Cymbopogon Martini Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Abies Sibirica Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/106 | 1 · – | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Coconut Acid | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
- Amphoteric/anionic surfactant for mild foam boosting and emulsifying; check compatibility.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
- Gluconate carboxylate anionic surfactant, mild cleanser; good for sensitive formulations.
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Yucca Schidigera Root Extract
- Yucca schidigera root extract, natural anti-inflammatory and skin conditioning
- Saponaria Officinalis Extract
- Soapwort extract with saponins, natural cleanser/conditioner; botanical source, assess batch variance.
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.
- Hydrolyzed Quinoa
- Hydrolyzed quinoa for skin conditioning and moisturization; plant-derived small molecules, generally well-tolerated.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.
- Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
- Vetiver essential oil for woody scent; high concentration has phototoxic risks.
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Botanical oil as fragrance and conditioner; contains allergens, dilute and test for sensitization
- Cymbopogon Martini Oil
- Natural essential oil with distinct aroma; contains allergens requiring safety assessment.
- Abies Sibirica Oil
- Siberian fir oil, botanical essential oil; fragrance source, contains EU 26 allergens.
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Coconut Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsifying; strong surfactant, watch for over-drying in dry skin.
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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