Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Lauric acid + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Tetraforce Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated lecithin, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-100 stearate, poloxamer 184, 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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Lauric acid + 2 moreWorks well
“An acne care foam cleanser to calm and clear up irritated skin.”
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Salix nigra bark extractWorks well
“Gently removes dead skin cells with Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract.”
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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 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~45–55%
Myristic acid~6.2–7.6%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium hydroxide~3.1–3.7%
Propylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolLauric acid~2–2.4%
- 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~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPeg-75~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
More about Peg-75Glyceryl 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateMelaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCentella 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 extractHouttuynia cordata extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ficus carica fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- 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 extractSalix nigra bark extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractAcmella oleracea extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.35–0.6%
- 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~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractHydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.6%
- 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 lecithinSalicylic 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 acidPoloxamer 184~0.3–0.6%
Butylene 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~0.3–0.55%
Glycine~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineBetaine~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSerine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineSodium pca~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSorbitol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolAlanine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineArginine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineThreonine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineProline~0.25–0.5%
Glutamic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidLysine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineCeramide np~0.25–0.45%
- 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 npParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about Phenoxyethanol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Propylene glycol, Lauric acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Peg-75, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Salix nigra bark extract, Acmella oleracea extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Salicylic acid, Poloxamer 184, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Glycine, Betaine, Serine, Sodium pca, Sorbitol, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline, Glutamic acid, Lysine, Ceramide np, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-hexanediol, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Geraniol
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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.
| ElishacoyTetraforce CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | sieroDustin Dun Cleansing Foam | Bring greenTea tree cleansing foam | xx | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 90% | 86% |
| Price | $24.50 | $38.73+$14.23 | — | $15.99−$8.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 13 of 24 | 8 of 24 | 9 of 24 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Panthenol | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 29 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2
- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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