Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Coconut acid + 5 moreCleanses gently
“This skin-balancing cleansing foam with Pink Calamine helps control sebum secretion.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coconut acid, glyceryl stearate, lauramidopropyl betaine, potassium cocoate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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 methyl cocoyl taurate
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Menthol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinSodium cocoyl isethionate~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateDiglycerin~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinCoconut acid~2.4–2.9%
Propanediol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlyceryl stearate~1.6–2%
- 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 stearateSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateLauramidopropyl betaine~1.6–1.9%
Sodium isethionate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium cocoyl glycinate~0.7–1.05%
Salicylic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 acidPotassium cocoate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoatePolyquaternium-67~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-67Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium chloride~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilMenthol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Calamine~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilMentha piperita oil~0.2–0.4%
1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilSodium acetate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolBetula platyphylla japonica juice~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aniba rosodora wood oil~0.1–0.2%
Dunaliella salina extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dunaliella salina extractNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.05–0.1%
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Diglycerin, Coconut acid, Propanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Sodium isethionate, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Salicylic acid, Potassium cocoate, Polyquaternium-67, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium chloride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Menthol, Calamine, Citric acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Sodium acetate, Butylene glycol, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Aniba rosodora wood oil, Dunaliella salina extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
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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.
| DEWYTREEThe Clean Lab AC Dew FoamYOUR PRODUCT | Dr.GpH Cleansing R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Foam | AbibAcne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam | GenabellePink Cloud Cleansing Foam | |
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| Match | — | 92% | 90% | 89% |
| Price | — | $16.74 | $9.95 | $18.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Panthenol | Centella Asiatica Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| 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.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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