Dior Diorsnow Essence Of Light Purifying Brightening Foam
Works for
CleansingPalmitic acid, Stearic acid + 6 moreCleanses gently
“A foam face cleanser that gently cleanses the skin and eliminates impurities, traces of makeup and dead skin cells to soothe the skin, while acting to revive the complexion's radiance.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-100 stearate, sodium lauroyl glutamate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, stearic acid) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthoxypropanediol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-8~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Palmitic acid~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidButylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- 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 glycolPotassium hydroxide~1.4–2%
Lauric acid~1.3–1.9%
- 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 acidMyristic acid~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateMaltooligosyl glucoside~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Maltooligosyl glucosideHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateSodium lauroyl glutamate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateGlyceryl stearate~0.35–0.8%
- 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~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateParfum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLeontopodium alpinum extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malva sylvestris extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideAngelica acutiloba root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kluyveromyces extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ergothioneine~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
More about ErgothioneineSodium dna~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthoxypropanediol~0.1–0.45%
Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Sodium chloride~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideDisodium phosphate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphatePotassium chloride~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium phosphate~0.1–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Citronellol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Peg-8, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Butylene glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Maltooligosyl glucoside, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Parfum, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Malva sylvestris extract, Ascorbyl glucoside, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Kluyveromyces extract, Ergothioneine, Sodium dna, Menthoxypropanediol, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium chloride, Disodium phosphate, Potassium chloride, Potassium phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Citronellol
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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.
| DiorDiorsnow Essence Of Light Purifying Brightening FoamYOUR PRODUCT | MizonDeep Cleansing Foam | innisfreeHydrating cleansing foam | skintificDamask Rose Brightening Whipped Cream Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | — | $13.40 | $13.60 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Jojoba Esters | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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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.
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- 3Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6A comparison of the relative antioxidant potency of L‐ergothioneine and idebenoneonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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