Athé Vital B-Calm Panthenol pH Balanced Foam Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Potassium cocoyl glycinateCleanses gently
“Vital B-Calm Panthenol pH Balanced Foam Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl isethionate) 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 · Salicylic acidWorks well
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 · Salicylic acidWorks well
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~9.8–12%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium cocoyl glycinate~3.1–3.8%
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateMelaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractPanthenol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDipropylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.95–1.15%
Polyquaternium-67~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-67Citric acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.8%
Salicylic acid~0.45–0.7%
- 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 acidButylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 glycolDisodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilDaucus carota sativa root water~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.3%
- 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 acidSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.1–0.25%
- 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 acidHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerPotassium hyaluronate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Panthenol, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyquaternium-67, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic acid, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Daucus carota sativa root water, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Potassium hyaluronate
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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.
| AthéVital B-Calm Panthenol pH Balanced Foam CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Bubble Foam | Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser | Dr. Barbara SturmCleanser Mousse Nettoyante | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 84% | 82% |
| Price | — | $13.06 | $7.82 | $60.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract | Niacinamide | Urea |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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