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Cleanser / Surfactant

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Often labeled as: Amino Acid Surfactant

The ultra-mild, amino acid-based foaming cleanser.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A gentle surfactant derived from coconut oil and the amino acid glutamate. It cleanses the skin without disturbing the natural pH or lipid barrier.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Removes dirt and oil gently, leaving the skin feeling soft and conditioned.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

The gold standard for low-pH, sensitive skin cleansers.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It doesn't clean properly because it's gentle.

The Science

It cleanses effectively, it just doesn't strip the proteins from your skin like sulfates do.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

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Luminous A Creamy Liquid Cleansing Gel
Cosmoderm
Luminous A Creamy Liquid Cleansing Gel
Cleanser

A sophisticated, non-soap amino acid cleanser that gracefully abandons the harsh alkaline foam matrices typically found in drugstore washes. It utilizes premium Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate to lift daily grime while preserving structural corneum lipids. While it contains a gentle derivative of Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate), its primary function in a wash-off format is to deliver a fleeting antioxidant boost rather than massive cellular peeling. However, it does contain synthetic fragrance which may irritate extremely reactive profiles.

โ˜… 9.5
Oatmino Refreshing Cream Cleanser
YELLO Skincare
Oatmino Refreshing Cream Cleanser
Cleanser

An exceptionally formulated, modern amino-acid cleanser. Bypassing cheap industrial sulfates like SLS or SLES entirely, it utilizes premium Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate and Coco-Glucoside to create a dense, luxurious micro-lather. The inclusion of a massive 15-Amino Acid complex alongside Oat Extract and Panthenol ensures that the stratum corneum is actively conditioned during the wash. It is the absolute gold standard for individuals repairing a destroyed barrier who still want the psychological satisfaction of a foaming wash.

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Hybrid UV Defence Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++
Dr Anne
Hybrid UV Defence Tinted Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++
Sunscreen

An advanced hybrid sunscreen that seamlessly merges physical Titanium Dioxide with high-performance chemical filters like Tinosorb S and Uvinul T 150. This creates an incredibly photostable UV shield. The tinted formulation entirely bypasses the white cast problem typical of physical filters, while the addition of Licorice Root Extract acts as an active brightening agent to tackle hyperpigmentation during the day safely.

โ˜… 8.3
Glow-C Detox Cleansing Gel
Cosmoderm
Glow-C Detox Cleansing Gel
Cleanser

A remarkably elegant, low-foaming gel wash that abandons harsh industrial sulfates. Skinmade utilizes gentle, vegetable-based Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate and Cocamidopropyl Betaine to lift away daytime grime without tearing apart the structural acid mantle. It incorporates stable Vitamin C (Ethyl Ascorbic Acid) to provide an antioxidant boost during the wash. However, sensitive users must proceed with caution: the formula is heavily loaded with four different types of Citrus essential oils (Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon), making it highly fragrant and potentially irritating to reactive nerve networks.