BARULAB Cocoon Cleansing Foam

BARULAB Cocoon Cleansing Foam

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Palmitic acid + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cocoon Cleansing Foam”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, 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: cocamidopropyl betaine

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~7.4–9%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~2.4–2.9%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.2–2.7%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.1–2.5%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.5–1.8%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.2–1.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.2–2.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~7.4–9%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~3.1–3.8%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.2–1.5%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–0.7%est.
GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Sericin—Medium~0.25–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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 comedogenic3/5~7.4–9%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.2–1.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Myristic acid~7.4–9%
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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Glycerin~4–4.9%
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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Potassium hydroxide~3.1–3.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Palmitic acid~2.4–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Stearic acid~2.1–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.2–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Glyceryl stearate~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Lauric acid~1.2–1.5%
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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1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Butylene glycol~0.6–0.9%
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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Sodium chloride~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Parfum~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Silk amino acids~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Panthenol~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Gluconolactone~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationMoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

More about Gluconolactone
Oryza sativa extract~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Sericin~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging
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Milk protein extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Lactobacillus/milk ferment filtrate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Lactobacillus ferment lysate~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking

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Lactococcus ferment lysate~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Bifida ferment lysate~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

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Streptococcus thermophilus ferment~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Dioscorea japonica root extract~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glyceryl stearate, Lauric acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium polyacrylate, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Silk amino acids, Panthenol, Gluconolactone, Oryza sativa extract, Sericin, Milk protein extract, Lactobacillus/milk ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Bifida ferment lysate, Streptococcus thermophilus ferment, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Linalool

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