Works for
CleansingLauric acid, Myristic acid + 6 moreCleanses gently
“This cleansing foam helps deeply cleanse the face with a rich foam.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glycol distearate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lauric acid, lauryl betaine, myristic acid, propylene glycol laurate, sorbitan olivate, stearic acid) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract21%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract17%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractWater~45–55%
Lauric acid~6.6–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidPropolis extract7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractGlycerin~5–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinMyristic acid~3.8–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidLauryl betaine~3.1–3.8%
Potassium hydroxide~2.3–2.8%
Stearic acid~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPropylene glycol laurate~1.4–1.7%
Glycol distearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateSodium chloride~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSorbitan olivate~0.7–1.1%
1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.95%
Butylene glycol~0.6–0.9%
- 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 glycolPinus palustris leaf extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractOenothera biennis flower extract~0.55–0.8%
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractArtemisia princeps extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties
More about Artemisia princeps extractCentella asiatica extract~0.4–0.6%
- 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 extractNelumbium speciosum flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractHydrolyzed collagen extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBeta-glucan~0.25–0.5%
- 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-glucanAscorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerDisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Propanediol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.25%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.15–0.25%
- 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 glycyrrhizateParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Water, Lauric acid, Propolis extract, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Lauryl betaine, Potassium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Propylene glycol laurate, Glycol distearate, Sodium chloride, Sorbitan olivate, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Artemisia princeps extract, Centella asiatica extract, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Hydrolyzed collagen extract, Squalane, Sodium hyaluronate, Beta-glucan, Ascorbic acid, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Parfum, Limonene, Citral
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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.
| APLBDerma Recipe 45% Facial Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | TONYMOLYMaster Lab Cica Foam Cleanser | BARULABBlack Clay Cleansing Foam | BacielHydra Barrier Cica Foam Cleanser | |
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| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | $24.50 | $13.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 15 | 7 of 15 | 8 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Agran Oil | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | 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 29 studies and safety reviews.
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