What is Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate?
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate is a cleansing ingredient that lifts away oil and grime.
This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Cleansing, Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning.
CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.
Which products feature it?
9 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.
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Key: Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate (#2 on the ingredient list), Papain, Bromelain
2 claims, summarized
- Don't count on:
- a smoother skin texture
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Daily flake care with chewy enzyme foam
overstatedHigh Amino All Enzyme Powder Wash
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Key: Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate (#3 on the ingredient list), Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
5 claims, summarized
- Don't count on:
- better hydration · calmer skin
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Aqua Rice Mildly Acidic Cleansing Foam
plausible, not testedNaturally derived ingredients gently purify the skin, and
partly backedfill it full of moisture
overstatedSkin soothing
no supporting source foundClean beauty
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Ceramide Moisture Cleansing Foam
It's made for better hydration.
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate (#3 on the ingredient list), Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
21 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration · better barrier support
- Tests passed:
- dermatologist check · skin irritation
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Plant-derived amino acid surfactant
backed by evidenceMaintaining the skin's pH balance completes comfortable skin without tightness
plausible, not testedChewy, abundant fresh cream foam, moist without tightness! All-in-one clean cleansing foam, large size
partly backedClean cleansing with chewy, abundant foam
partly backedFresh cream foam cleanly washes everything from makeup to impurities without skin tightness! Ceramide Moisture Cleansing Foam
partly backed93% cleansing of makeup* after product use
partly backed94% cleansing of sunscreen after product use
partly backedMaintains weakly acidic skin
partly backed56.1 before product use, 63.7 after 2 weeks of product use, 13.4% improvement (moisture measurement (A.U))
partly backed19.7 before product use, 16.1 after 2 weeks of product use, 13.4% improvement (skin barrier (TEWL) measurement (g/m²h))
partly backedSuitable for use on sensitive skin DERMATOLOGISTST TESTED *Human application study on suitability for use on sensitive skin completed
partly backedSkin irritation test completed DERMATOLOLOGIST TESTED **Skin irritation test completed
partly backedMoist hydrating cleansing foam, 100% satisfaction
overstated100% cleansing power
overstated100% oil and moisture balance
overstated100% moistness
overstated99% cleansing of fine dust after product use
overstated99% cleansing of impurities inside pores after product use
overstatedIt contains 11 kinds of hyaluronic acid in different sizes, from ultra-low molecular weight to high molecular weight, so it finishes moist without tightness even after washing.
overstatedIt adds three skin barrier component ingredients to care for a skin barrier weakened by external irritation and keeps the skin moist for a long time.
overstatedMild deep cleansing ingredients, applying plant-derived ingredients to cleanse gently yet thoroughly.
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Key: Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate (#3 on the ingredient list), Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Hyaluronic Acid
1 claim checked
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Dive In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam
plausible, not tested
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate (#3 on the ingredient list), Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water
3 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- less visible pores
- Don't count on:
- less shine
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Like rice grains, soft and squishy, a dough-like chewy rice cake texture & pore tightening care.
partly backedThe chewy formulation firmly adsorbs sebum within pores, removing impurities without residue and supplying nourishment deep into the pores.
overstatedPore Deep Cleansing System
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Key: Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate (#3 on the ingredient list), Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lauryl Betaine
4 claims checked
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Mung Bean Weakly Acidic Cleansing Foam
plausible, not testedA moist cleanser that washes away even fine dust
overstatedIt cleanly cleanses impurities inside pores, sebum, flakes and even ultrafine dust.
overstatedPore confidence, mung bean
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Key: Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate (#3 on the ingredient list), Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide
1 claim checked
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Mildly acidic care that protects the skin's pH, "Clean & Moist" safe foam cleanser
partly backed
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate (#3 on the ingredient list), Kaolin, Silica
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate (#4 on the ingredient list), Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Gluconolactone
23 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration (amount unknown) · calmer skin (amount unknown) · less visible pores (amount unknown) · a smoother skin texture (amount unknown)
- Tests passed:
- non-comedogenic
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Containing Amino Deep Clear TM, a skin-friendly amino acid-based cleansing ingredient, it protects the skin during cleansing while deep-cleaning into pores, and using Skin-Rebalancing Complex TM (Sodium Hyaluronate / Gluconolactone-PHA, Allantoin), it cares for pores and dead skin cells of troubled skin and soothes the skin by replenishing moisture, helping to normalize skin condition at the same time as cleansing.
plausible, not testedThe skin-friendly cleansing complex deeply cleanses the pores and delivers a moisturized finish without tightness.
plausible, not testedA mild cleansing formula is used which enhances foam and cleansing ability
plausible, not testedDERMATOLOGIST TESTED
plausible, not testedALLERGY TESTED
plausible, not testedNON-COMEDOGENIC TESTED
plausible, not testedHET-CAM TESTED
plausible, not testedCustomized daily cleanser for persistent trouble concerns
partly backedDeep cleansing foam that, with Teracne's specialized cleansing ingredients, thoroughly cleanses down to the pores without residue even in a single wash and cares for skin condition
partly backedHowever, improvement of 7 major indicators of trouble concerns with 1 use
partly backedPore impurities 98.7% reduction*
partly backedPore sebum 69.3% reduction*
partly backedSkin keratin 35.7% improvement*
partly backedGentle Cleansing Foam with Neutral Acidic Formula, Cleanse Impurities within the Pores, Exfoliates Dead Skin Cells. Non-comedogenic Tested
partly backedThis is a cleansing foam designed for persistent and recurring trouble concerns, utilizing an amino acid surfactant and a neutral pH deep cleansing formula which removes 98.7% of impurities with just one wash.
partly backedAnimal-originated ingredients, Mineral oil, Polyacrylamides, Surfactants containing sulfate, Synthetic colorants, Fragrances, Imidazolidinyl urea, Triethanolamine, Silicone oil, Soap
partly backedA complex that exfoliates, hydrates, and soothes the skin
partly backedRemoves impurities and excess sebum
partly backedTemporarily reduces pore size
partly backedContaining only skin-friendly amino acid-based cleansing ingredients, it protects your skin while providing a deep cleansing effect down to the pores.
overstatedAdditionally, they have undergone various sensitivity-related tests, making them safe for people of all ages and genders to use with confidence.
overstatedPregnant or breastfeeding women can use our products.
no supporting source foundAll of the AESTURA products have not used ingredients known to pose risks for sensitive skin.
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