Benton Deep Green Tea Cleansing Foam

Benton Deep Green Tea Cleansing Foam

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Lauric acid + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Deep Green Tea Cleansing Foam”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capric acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, sodium lauroyl glutamate, sorbitan olivate, 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.

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~7.5–9.2%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~2.4–3%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~2–2.5%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.8–2.2%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.75–1.1%
Sodium lauroyl glutamateEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. It creates foam~0.5–0.75%
Capric acidEffect: High~0.3–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
Medium risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effectHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Punica granatum fruit extractA fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant propertiesHigh~0.3–0.6%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~0.2–0.35%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~7.5–9.2%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~2.4–3%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.1–1.3%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Sodium lauroyl glutamateUsed as a cleansing agent. It creates foamMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Centella asiatica extractA 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.Medium~0.55–0.85%est.
Salix nigra bark extractA plant extract that might contain salicylic acidMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%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 comedogenic3/5~7.5–9.2%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~2.4–3%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~7.5–9.2%
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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Camellia sinensis leaf water~2.8–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect

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Lauric acid~2.4–3%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

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

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Palmitic acid~2–2.5%
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~1.8–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Potassium hydroxide~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Butylene glycol~1.2–1.5%
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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Pentylene glycol~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Sorbitan olivate~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polyquaternium-10~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Camellia japonica seed oil~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect

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Sodium lauroyl glutamate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam

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Centella asiatica extract~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

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.

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Salix alba bark extract~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishExfoliation

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

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Salix nigra bark extract~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid

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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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Houttuynia cordata extract~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Punica granatum fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-blemishEvens skin tone

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

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Camellia sinensis seed extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Camellia sinensis root extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Capric acid~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

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

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Allantoin~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Camellia sinensis leaf water~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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 extract
Camellia sinensis seed extract~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Camellia sinensis root extract~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Camellia sinensis leaf water, Lauric acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Sorbitan olivate, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyquaternium-10, Camellia japonica seed oil, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Centella asiatica extract, Salix alba bark extract, Salix nigra bark extract, Panthenol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Houttuynia cordata extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis seed extract, Camellia sinensis root extract, Caprylyl glycol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Capric acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Allantoin, Camellia sinensis leaf water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis seed extract, Camellia sinensis root extract

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