Biore Daily Brightening Jelly Cleanser

Biore Daily Brightening Jelly Cleanser

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate + 2 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Daily Brightening Jelly Cleanser”
Source: Biore

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.

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~1.9–2.8%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.1–1.6%
Laureth-21Effect: High~0.5–1.2%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.45–1%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“The unique cleanser dissolves and removes stubborn pore buildup and dirt without over-cleansing.”
Source: N/A

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzophenone-4 + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High 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~1.9–2.8%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–1%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~0.35–0.8%est.
Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Citrus junos extract—High~0.05–0.2%est.
EthoxydiglycolHelps to improve the product consistencyMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineMedium~0.05–0.3%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
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.15–0.55%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~1.9–2.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Mannitol~5–7.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Arginine~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Trehalose~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitol~2.2–3.3%
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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Tromethamine~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Sodium laureth sulfate~1.9–2.8%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Ethoxydiglycol~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to improve the product consistency

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.9–1.35%
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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Microcrystalline wax~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Parfum~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polysorbate 20~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Laureth-21~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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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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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Tetrasodium edta~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Benzophenone-4~0.35–0.8%
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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Lactobacillus/papaya fruit ferment extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Isopropyl myristate~0.15–0.55%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Glycerin~0.1–0.45%
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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Panax ginseng root extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine

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Citrus junos extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ci 47005~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Water, Mannitol, Arginine, Trehalose, Sorbitol, Tromethamine, Sodium laureth sulfate, Ethoxydiglycol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Microcrystalline wax, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Laureth-21, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium edta, Benzophenone-4, Lactobacillus/papaya fruit ferment extract, Isopropyl myristate, Glycerin, Panax ginseng root extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Citrus junos extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 47005

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