Biore Blue Agave + Baking Soda Cleanser

Biore Blue Agave + Baking Soda Cleanser

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Blue Agave + Baking Soda Cleanser”
Source: Target

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

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.

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.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~3–4.6%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.7–4%
Laureth-4 carboxylic acidEffect: High~1.6–2.4%
Exfoliation
Salicylic acid ~0.05–0.25%
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“This everyday liquid cleanser deep cleans and exfoliates dirt and oil from pores, leaving skin clean, soft and smooth.”
Source: Target

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Salicylic acidUnder-dosedUsed 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)~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzophenone-4
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~3–4.6%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.7–4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.6–1.35%est.
Benzophenone-4Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
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~0.05–0.25%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.3–2%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~1–1.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~3–4.6%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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Sorbitol~3.5–5.2%
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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Sodium laureth sulfate~3–4.6%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.7–4%
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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Laureth-4 carboxylic acid~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Jojoba esters~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Parfum~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Microcrystalline wax~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium bicarbonate~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate the product pH

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Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Polyquaternium-39~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Benzophenone-4~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Sun protection

Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating

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Agave tequilana leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Salicylic acid~0.05–0.25%
Under-dosedIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishExfoliationAntibacterialEvens 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)

More about Salicylic acid
Ci 42090~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ext. violet 2
Not recognized
Ci 77510~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77510
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Laureth-4 carboxylic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Jojoba esters, Parfum, Microcrystalline wax, Citric acid, Sodium bicarbonate, Sodium hydroxide, Polyquaternium-39, Disodium edta, Benzophenone-4, Agave tequilana leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Salicylic acid, Ci 42090, Unknown, Ci 77510

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