bareMinerals Pure Plush Cleansing Foam

bareMinerals Pure Plush Cleansing Foam

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Stearic acid, Myristic acid + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Pure Plush Cleansing Foam”
Source: Lookfantastic CA

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate se, lauric acid, myristic acid, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~3.9–5.8%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~2.7–4%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~1.4–2%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.3–2%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.6–1.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Citrus grandis fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~1.4–2%est.
Citrus grandis fruit extract—High~0.15–0.65%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Sambucus nigra flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~2.7–4%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~2–2.9%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1.6–2.3%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.3–2%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Sea saltUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentrationMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~2.7–4%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.3–2%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.6–1.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Stearic acid~3.9–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Myristic acid~2.7–4%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Peg-8~2–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Potassium hydroxide~1.6–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Lauric acid~1.3–2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.4–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Butylene glycol~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Glyceryl stearate se~0.6–1.4%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Sodium polyacrylate starch~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Polyquaternium-39~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Citrus grandis fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Sea salt~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

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Parfum~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Peg-8, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate se, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Disodium edta, Polyquaternium-39, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Sea salt, Parfum, Limonene, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol

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