BIO SOURCE SOFTENING FOAMING CLEANSER

BIO SOURCE SOFTENING FOAMING CLEANSER

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Myristic acid + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“A rich facial cleanser which foams on contact with water to cleanse skin, removing makeup.”
Source: Biotherm

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

Sodium cocoyl glycinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~4.3–6.5%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~2–3%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1.3–1.9%
Glycol stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.1–1.6%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.9–1.35%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.6–1.35%
Exfoliation
Side benefit · Salicylic acid, Maris sal
Works well

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.3–0.7%
Maris salEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed 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~0.1–0.45%
Anti-blemish
Side benefit · Salicylic acid, Lauric acid + 1 more
Works well

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.3–0.7%
Lauric acidEffect: LowHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.9–1.35%
KaolinEffect: LowA type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.3–0.7%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Sodium cocoyl glycinateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~4.3–6.5%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~2–3%est.
Glycol stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.45–1%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Maris salUsed 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~0.1–0.45%est.
Ci 14700A colorantMedium~0.05–0.2%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 comedogenic3/5~2–3%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~0.9–1.35%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~3.9–5.9%
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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Sodium cocoyl glycinate~4.3–6.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Montmorillonite~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin

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Myristic acid~2–3%
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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Butylene glycol~1.6–2.5%
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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Argilla~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Palmitic acid~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Glycol stearate~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Lauric acid~0.9–1.35%
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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Stearic acid~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Potassium hydroxide~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Ci 77891~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Salicylic acid~0.3–0.7%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryExfoliationAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Tetrasodium edta~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Kaolin~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Linalool~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Maris sal~0.1–0.45%
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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Magnesium gluconate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A mineral that might be able to support skin hydration, but convincing research on its effectiveness in topical skincare is lacking

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Vitreoscilla ferment~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Ci 14700~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Montmorillonite, Myristic acid, Butylene glycol, Argilla, Palmitic acid, Glycol stearate, Lauric acid, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Ci 77891, Sodium hydroxide, Salicylic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium edta, Kaolin, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Geraniol, Maris sal, Magnesium gluconate, Benzyl alcohol, Vitreoscilla ferment, Ci 14700, Parfum

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