Dove Japan Creamy Foam Face Washing - 5 Types

Dove Japan Creamy Foam Face Washing - 5 Types

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Sodium lauroamphoacetate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Creamy Foam Face Washing - 5 Types”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (palmitic acid, peg-150 distearate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30, sodium lauroamphoacetate) 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.

Potassium cocoyl glycinateEffect: High~5.1–7.7%
Sodium lauroamphoacetateEffect: High~2.4–3.6%
Peg-150 distearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.7–2.6%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1.5–2.2%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.5–1.2%
Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30Effect: High~0.4–0.9%
Anti-blemish
Niacinamide
Works well
What the product description says
“Prevents acne and smoothes skin.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~1–1.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2.7–4%est.
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateA preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.02%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Peg-150 distearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinUsed to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Potassium cocoyl glycinate~5.1–7.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~3.4–5.2%
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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Propylene glycol~2.7–4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Sodium lauroamphoacetate~2.4–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-150 distearate~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Palmitic acid~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Stearate
Not recognized
Hydroxyethyl urea~1.2–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A synthetic humectant made from urea. It pulls water into the upper layer of the skin about as well as glycerin, but without glycerin's stickiness. Unlike urea, it has not been shown to exfoliate. Lab and animal tests suggest a low risk of irritation at the levels used in products.

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Niacinamide~1–1.5%
Hero · Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Ceramide ng~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Yamazakura flower extract
Not recognized
Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Butylene glycol~0.3–0.75%
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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Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Potassium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Bht~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be irritating

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Peg-150 distearate, Palmitic acid, Unknown, Hydroxyethyl urea, Niacinamide, Ceramide ng, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Unknown, Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30, Butylene glycol, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Citric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.

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