Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Foam Cleanser

Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Foam Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Lauric acid, Myristic acid + 7 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Dermaclear™ Micro Foam Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, glyceryl stearate se, glycol distearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, quillaja saponaria bark extract, sodium cocoyl isethionate, 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

Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~4.3–5.2%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~2.9–3.6%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2–2.4%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.6–1.9%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1.4–1.7%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.1–1.4%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~1–1.2%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~0.55–0.85%
Quillaja saponaria bark extractEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.4–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
14 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 12 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 28 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.2%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.4–0.65%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.4–0.65%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Salvia officinalis oil—High~0.25–0.45%est.
Pinus sylvestris leaf oilAn essential oil from pine tree. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Citrus grandis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Salvia sclarea oil—High~0.2–0.4%est.
Aniba rosaeodora wood oil—High~0.2–0.35%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Copaifera officinalis resinUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Rose flower oilFlower oil that is used as a fragranceHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~4.3–5.2%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~2.9–3.6%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2.3–2.8%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.6–1.9%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Quillaja saponaria bark extractHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
GlutathioneA peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Sea saltUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentrationMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~4.3–5.2%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~2.9–3.6%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.1–1.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.6–5.6%
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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Lauric acid~4.3–5.2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Myristic acid~2.9–3.6%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Potassium hydroxide~2.3–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Stearic acid~2–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Glycol distearate~1.6–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Palmitic acid~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Glyceryl stearate se~1.1–1.4%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Coco-glucoside~1–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Polyquaternium-7~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Disodium edta~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Quillaja saponaria bark extract~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Salvia officinalis oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Pinus sylvestris leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil from pine tree. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Citrus grandis peel oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

More about Citrus grandis peel oil
Salvia sclarea oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Aniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Theanine~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Milk lipids~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Milk lipids
Lipides du lait
Not recognized
Glutathione~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin

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Copaifera officinalis resin~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Jasminum officinale oil~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Sea salt~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

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Artemisia absinthium extract~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Myrtus communis oil~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Rose flower oil~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Flower oil that is used as a fragrance

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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ferula galbaniflua resin oil~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Glycol distearate, Palmitic acid, Glyceryl stearate se, Coco-glucoside, Polyquaternium-7, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Disodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, Citrus limon peel oil, Sodium benzoate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Salvia officinalis oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Pinus sylvestris leaf oil, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Theanine, Milk lipids, Unknown, Glutathione, Copaifera officinalis resin, Jasminum officinale oil, Sea salt, Artemisia absinthium extract, Myrtus communis oil, Rose flower oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil

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