B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl glycinate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Mildly acidic cleansing foam gently and effectively removes skin impurities, makeup and dirt with soothing effects.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hydrogenated lecithin, lauryl betaine, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium lauroyl glutamate) 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Eclipta prostrata leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
2 of 2 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinSodium cocoyl glycinate~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glycinateSodium lauroyl glutamate~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamate1,2-hexanediol~1–1.5%
Betaine~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.2–1.8%
- 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 extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractLaminaria japonica extract~0.55–1.25%
- 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 extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractEclipta prostrata leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Eclipta prostrata leaf extractUlmus davidiana root extract~0.15–0.5%
- 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 extractFicus carica fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractCentella asiatica extract~0.15–0.55%
- 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 extractAmaranthus caudatus seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.5%
- 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 lecithinLauryl betaine~0.15–0.65%
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 glycolCamellia sinensis leaf powder~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolyquaternium-39~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-39Decylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
More about Decylene glycolAllantoin~0.05–0.2%
- 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 AllantoinDipropylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolFructan~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fructooligosaccharides~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesBeta-glucan~0.1–0.3%
- 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-glucanCeramide np~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.2%
- 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 acidHydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.15%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.05%
Sodium benzoate~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Centella asiatica extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Lauryl betaine, Butylene glycol, Camellia sinensis leaf powder, Sodium chloride, Polyquaternium-39, Decylene glycol, Allantoin, Dipropylene glycol, Fructan, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-glucan, Ceramide np, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| B.LABMatcha Hydrating Foam CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | BeplainMung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam | S. NatureAqua Rice Foam Cleanser | numbuzinNo. 3 All Green pH Balancing Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 39% |
| Price | $8.40 | $8.79 | $10.14+$1.74 | $10.50+$2.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 15 | 4 of 15 | 12 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Vitamin E | Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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More alternatives: Klairs Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanserthe Torriden Store Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam
Sources cited in this review
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