CHANEL LE BLANC FOAM CLEANSER

CHANEL LE BLANC FOAM CLEANSER

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Potassium palmitate, Sodium stearate + 13 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“LE BLANC FOAM CLEANSER”
From product name

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 sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.

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.

Potassium palmitateEffect: High~3.4–5.1%
Sodium stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.9–4.4%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~2–3%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~1.9–2.8%
Potassium laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.4–2.1%
Potassium stearateEffect: High~1–1.6%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.85–1.3%
Potassium myristateEffect: High~0.5–1.15%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~0.5–1.15%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~0.4–0.9%
Peg-3 distearateEffect: High~0.35–0.8%
Sodium lauroyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.2–0.7%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.65%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~0.15–0.65%
Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.5–1.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~1.9–2.8%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Sodium stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.9–4.4%est.
Potassium laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein—Medium~0.3–0.7%est.
Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.7%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~0.2–0.7%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~0.85–1.3%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.4–0.9%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~0.5–1.15%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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Potassium palmitate~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium stearate~2.9–4.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Palmitic acid~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Potassium laurate~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polyethylene~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Potassium stearate~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Lauric acid~0.85–1.3%
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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Potassium myristate~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Stearic acid~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Myristic acid~0.4–0.9%
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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Peg-3 distearate~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationEvens skin toneAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing
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Sodium laureth sulfate~0.5–1.15%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Sodium lauroyl lactylate~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.7%
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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Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
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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Lauryl glucoside~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Parfum~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polyquaternium-7~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Benzoic acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Potassium palmitate, Sodium stearate, Palmitic acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Potassium laurate, Polyethylene, Potassium stearate, Lauric acid, Potassium myristate, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Peg-3 distearate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Potassium sorbate, Butylene glycol, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Parfum, Polyquaternium-7, Tetrasodium edta, Benzoic acid, Sodium benzoate

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