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Biore Rose Quartz + Charcoal Gentle Marshmallow Foam Cleanser
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Biore Rose Quartz + Charcoal Gentle Marshmallow Foam Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Polysorbate 20 + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Rose Quartz + Charcoal Gentle Marshmallow Foam Cleanser”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (laureth-4 carboxylic acid, polysorbate 20, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium laureth sulfate) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium laureth sulfate

Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin~11–13%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.9–3.6%
Laureth-4 carboxylic acidEffect: High~2.3–2.8%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~2.1–2.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skinHigh~11–13%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~2.1–2.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1–1.3%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~0.1–0.2%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.3–1.5%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.05–0.15%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
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.05–0.1%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~2.1–2.6%est.
Alternatives
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~11–13%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin

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Sorbitol~3.8–4.7%
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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Polysorbate 20~2.9–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Laureth-4 carboxylic acid~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium laureth sulfate~2.1–2.6%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~1.3–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Parfum~1–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium hydroxide~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Polyquaternium-39~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Disodium edta~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Glycerin~0.45–0.7%
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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Quartz~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A mineral. It does not have any confirmed benefit for the skin

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Charcoal powder~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Salicylic acid~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryExfoliationAntibacterialEvens 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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Ci 17200~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ci 16035~0.05–0.1%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sorbitol, Polysorbate 20, Laureth-4 carboxylic acid, Sodium laureth sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Polyquaternium-39, Disodium edta, Glycerin, Quartz, Charcoal powder, Sodium benzoate, Salicylic acid, Ci 17200, Ci 16035

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 62 of 62 of 6
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
  2. 2
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
  6. 6
    A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
Biore Rose Quartz + Charcoal Gentle Marshmallow Foam Cleanser
BioreRose Quartz + Charcoal Gentle Marshmallow Foam Cleanser
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