Works for
CleansingLauryl hydroxysultaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“A cleanser with naturally-derived surfactants to help gently clean your skin without irritation.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, hydrogenated lecithin, lauryl hydroxysultaine, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, sodium cocoyl alaninate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, AllantoinWorks well
“Infused with 1.8% of BHA to remove dead skin cells and wastes from pores.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Centella asiatica extract + 3 moreWorks well
“Infused with 1.8% of BHA to remove dead skin cells and wastes from pores.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Centella asiatica extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractWater~12–18%
Dipropylene glycol~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolLauryl hydroxysultaine~4.4–6.5%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateMethylpropanediol~1.9–2.9%
Sodium chloride~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateSalicylic acid~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSodium cocoyl alaninate~0.95–1.4%
1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.25%
Laminaria japonica extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractEclipta prostrata leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Eclipta prostrata leaf extractLavandula angustifolia extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractAlthaea officinalis leaf/root extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. It can be irritating
More about Althaea officinalis leaf/root extractOcimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractHouttuynia cordata extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractFoeniculum vulgare fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinCitric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBeta-glucan~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanDisodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolGlycerin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinFructooligosaccharides~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidAllantoin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinButylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolMadecassoside~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideCalamine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Centella asiatica extract, Water, Dipropylene glycol, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Methylpropanediol, Sodium chloride, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Salicylic acid, Sodium cocoyl alaninate, 1,2-hexanediol, Laminaria japonica extract, Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Althaea officinalis leaf/root extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Foeniculum vulgare fruit extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Citric acid, Beta-glucan, Disodium edta, Hexylene glycol, Glycerin, Fructooligosaccharides, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Allantoin, Butylene glycol, Madecassoside, Calamine, Hyaluronic acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| 12 GRABSMy BHA Foaming CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | SCINICCica Blemish Clear Bubble Foam | TONYMOLYThree Herb Blemish AC Bubble Foam | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Bubble Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 84% | 79% |
| Price | — | $23.69 | $17.20 | $13.06 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 16 | 10 of 16 | 6 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassic Acid | Ceramide Np | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 34 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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