Works for
CleansingLauric acid, Myristic acid + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Pore Care Recipe 38% Facial Cleansing 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: Oenothera biennis flower extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf 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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Glycine max seed extract30%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~45–55%
Lauric acid~9.2–11.3%
- 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 acidCamellia sinensis leaf extract8%
- 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 extractGlycerin~5.3–6.5%
- 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~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidLauryl betaine~3.1–3.7%
Potassium hydroxide~2.2–2.7%
Stearic acid~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPropylene glycol laurate~1.5–1.9%
Glycol distearate~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateSodium chloride~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSorbitan olivate~0.8–1.2%
1,2-hexanediol~0.65–0.95%
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~0.6–0.85%
- 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~0.55–0.85%
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractSesamum indicum seed extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractOryza sativa extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractNelumbium speciosum flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractHydrolyzed collagen extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.45–0.65%
- 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~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBeta-glucan~0.3–0.6%
- 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~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acidHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extractHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.65%
- 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~0.25–0.45%
Propanediol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.3%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.15–0.3%
- 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~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Glycine max seed extract, Water, Lauric acid, Camellia sinensis leaf 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, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Oryza sativa extract, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Hydrolyzed collagen extract, Squalane, Sodium hyaluronate, Beta-glucan, Ascorbic acid, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, 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.
| APLBPore Care Recipe 38% Facial Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | BARULABBlack Clay Cleansing Foam | MandomBifesta Serum In Facial Wash | DAYCELLEsthenique Dark Sugar Foam Cleansing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | $13.00 | $15.10 | $20.31 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 15 | 7 of 15 | 8 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Mannitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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