Dr. Ceuracle 5 Alpha Control Clearing Cleansing Foam
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Lauric acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Refine uneven skin texture and unclog pores with this cleansing foam rich in exfoliating ingredients such as salicylic acid (BHA).”
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.
CleansingMyristic acid, Coco-glucoside + 12 moreCleanses gently
“5 Alpha Control Clearing Cleansing Foam”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, capryloyl glycine, carbomer, coco-glucoside, glyceryl stearate, hexylene glycol, hydrogenated lecithin, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-60 almond glycerides, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sorbitan olivate, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Refine uneven skin texture and unclog pores with this cleansing foam rich in exfoliating ingredients such as salicylic acid (BHA).”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, ParfumMedium 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~45–55%
Myristic acid~7.2–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol~3.1–3.8%
Potassium hydroxide~2.3–2.8%
Coco-glucoside~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideLauric acid~1.7–2.1%
- 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 acidPalmitic acid~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl stearate~1–1.2%
- 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 stearateCentella 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 extractFicus carica fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractAcmella oleracea extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractAmaranthus caudatus seed extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Serenoa serrulata fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractSesamum indicum seed extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractCinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinTorreya nucifera seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilPotassium cocoyl glycinate~0.3–0.6%
Salicylic acid~0.3–0.5%
- 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 acidSorbitan olivate~0.3–0.55%
Decylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
More about Decylene glycolButylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 glycolDisodium edta~0.3–0.5%
Ceramide np~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide npCandida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation
More about Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentCapryloyl glycine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineHexylene glycol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPeg-60 almond glycerides~0.25–0.45%
Sarcosine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about SarcosineNordihydroguaiaretic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the formula of product formulation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Nordihydroguaiaretic acidOleanolic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
More about Oleanolic acidCarbomer~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about Carbomer1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Potassium hydroxide, Coco-glucoside, Lauric acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Acmella oleracea extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Torreya nucifera seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Salicylic acid, Sorbitan olivate, Decylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Ceramide np, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Capryloyl glycine, Hexylene glycol, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Sarcosine, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Oleanolic acid, Carbomer, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol
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| Match | — | 90% | 89% | 86% |
| Price | $18.90 | — | $38.73+$19.83 | $13.50−$5.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 23 | 11 of 23 | 8 of 23 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Oleic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | 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 31 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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- 6Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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