Works for
CleansingStearic acid, Myristic acid + 7 moreCan be harsh
“Green Tea pH Clear Foam Cleanser”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Malva sylvestris flower extract, Thymus vulgaris extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Stearic acid~8.2–10%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycerin~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMyristic acid~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidSodium laureth sulfate~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfatePotassium hydroxide~2–2.5%
Glycol stearate~1.7–2.1%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineLauric acid~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidLauramide dea~1–1.2%
Propylene glycol~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.95%
Glyceryl stearate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCentella asiatica extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractSnail secretion filtrate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
More about Snail secretion filtrateBeeswax~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxMyrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLonicera japonica flower extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractSolanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium tigrinum extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera seed extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed collagen~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenAcanthopanax senticosus root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties
More about Acanthopanax senticosus root extractPunica granatum fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractCarthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateMalva sylvestris flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance
More about Malva sylvestris flower extractBuddleja davidii extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Camellia sinensis callus culture extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phaseolus radiatus meristem cell culture extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng callus culture extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Sodium laureth sulfate, Potassium hydroxide, Glycol stearate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauric acid, Lauramide dea, Propylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Snail secretion filtrate, Beeswax, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Lilium tigrinum extract, Nelumbo nucifera seed extract, Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Acanthopanax senticosus root extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Buddleja davidii extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Camellia sinensis callus culture extract, Phaseolus radiatus meristem cell culture extract, Panax ginseng callus culture extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| coxirGreen Tea pH Clear Foam CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | VILLAGE 11 FACTORYMoisture Cleansing Foam | SCINICCoconut Cleansing Foam | Secret KeySnail Repairing Foam Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | $11.00 | $14.20+$3.20 | $21.10+$10.10 | $9.44−$1.56 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 16 | 8 of 16 | 10 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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