belif Pore Cleaner Foam Cleanser

belif Pore Cleaner Foam Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl aspartate + 2 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Pore Cleaner Foam Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.2–6.4%
Sodium lauroyl aspartateEffect: High~3.5–4.3%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.8–2.2%
Octyldodeceth-16Effect: High~0.2–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
13 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Mentha rotundifolia leaf extract + 11 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 25 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~5.2–6.4%est.
Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.3%est.
Mentha rotundifolia leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.75–1.15%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Rosa damascena flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Spiraea ulmaria flower extractMight have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammationHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Salvia miltiorrhiza root extractAn aromatic plant root extract with a mint-like smell. Can be irritating. Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract—High~0.2–0.4%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.2–0.35%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.1–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.8–2.2%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.65–0.95%est.
Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lackingMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Rubus idaeus leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Viola tricolor extractA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skinMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.8–5.9%
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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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.2–6.4%
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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Sodium lauroyl aspartate~3.5–4.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sorbitol~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.8–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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1,2-hexanediol~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~1–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Mentha rotundifolia leaf extract~0.75–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Rosa canina fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

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Avena sativa kernel extract~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAnti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Nepeta cataria extract~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Rubus idaeus leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Baptisia tinctoria root extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Stellaria media extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Viola tricolor extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin

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Rosa damascena flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Spiraea ulmaria flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating

More about Spiraea ulmaria flower extract
Althaea officinalis root extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

More about Althaea officinalis root extract
Acorus calamus root extract~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An aromatic plant root extract with a mint-like smell. Can be irritating. Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Angelica gigas root extract~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation
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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationEvens skin toneReduces rednessAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Butylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
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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Panthenol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

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

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Propanediol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Methyl gluceth-20~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it

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Trisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Octyldodeceth-16~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Limonene~0.1–0.2%
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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Parfum~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Of origin
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl aspartate, Sorbitol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Mentha rotundifolia leaf extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Nepeta cataria extract, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, Baptisia tinctoria root extract, Stellaria media extract, Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract, Viola tricolor extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Spiraea ulmaria flower extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Acorus calamus root extract, Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract, Angelica gigas root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Butylene glycol, Panthenol, Propanediol, Methyl gluceth-20, Trisodium edta, Octyldodeceth-16, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Limonene, Parfum, Unknown

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