ACWELL Bubble Free pH Balancing Cleanser - Korean Skincare
Works for
CleansingPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Lightweight gel cleanser helps to gently cleanse your skin”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, triethanolamine) 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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.05–0.15%Under-dosed
“Presence of Salicylic Acid helps to prevent breakouts”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateDipropylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAlcohol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPeg-11 methyl ether dimethicone~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-11 methyl ether dimethiconeBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAcrylic acid/phosphorylcholine glycol acrylate crosspolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethanolamine~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCentella asiatica extract~0.6–1.35%
- 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 extractHamamelis virginiana extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateDisodium edta~0.3–0.7%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPaeonia albiflora root extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cimicifuga dahurica root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.05–0.15%
- 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 acidFarnesyl acetate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Farnesol~0.05–0.15%
Panthenyl triacetate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Panthenyl triacetateParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Dipropylene glycol, Alcohol, Peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone, Benzyl alcohol, Acrylic acid/phosphorylcholine glycol acrylate crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Centella asiatica extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Dehydroacetic acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Cimicifuga dahurica root extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Salicylic acid, Farnesyl acetate, Farnesol, Panthenyl triacetate, Parfum
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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.
| ACWELLBubble Free pH Balancing Cleanser - Korean SkincareYOUR PRODUCT | Quality FirstBotanical Bota& The Cleansing | e.l.f. CosmeticsBounce Back Jelly Cleanser 57147 | TONYMOLYTimeless Ferment Snail Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | — | $33.90 | — | $42.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 7 | 1 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Anhydroxylitol | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 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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