Eminence Organics Acne Advanced Cleansing Foam CLEARANCE

Eminence Organics Acne Advanced Cleansing Foam CLEARANCE

Efficacy87/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 2 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Acne Advanced Cleansing Foam CLEARANCE”
From product name

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.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed 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)1%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~23–35%
Salix alba bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect~4.4–6.6%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractUnder-dosedCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.1–0.45%
Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Decyl glucoside + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Acne Advanced Cleansing Foam CLEARANCE”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, decyl glucoside.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.35–0.8%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.35–0.85%
Cocamidopropyl dimethylamineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can work as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating~0.15–0.55%
Exfoliation
Side benefit · Salicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract
Works well

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.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed 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)1%
Salix alba bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect~4.4–6.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract + 9 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
Salicylic acidUsed 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)High1%
Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effectHigh~4.4–6.6%est.
Citrus paradisi peel extract—High~2.1–3.1%est.
Symphytum officinale leaf extractA plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effectHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~1.5–2.2%est.
Mentha piperita leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%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~0.15–0.6%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Thymus vulgaris extract—High~0.1–0.45%est.
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract—High~0.15–0.55%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Cocamidopropyl dimethylamineHelps oil and water mix together. Can work as a cleansing agent. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Citrus limon peel extractA very irritating fragrant ingredientHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~23–35%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Olea europaea leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missingMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
ArbutinBeta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutinMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Euterpe oleracea fruit extractA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skinMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Adansonia digitata seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Myrciaria dubia fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lackingMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Lycium barbarum fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layerMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Salicylic acid1%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryExfoliationAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens skin tone

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)

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Cucumis sativus juice~4.2–6.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Cucumber juice. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but mostly works as plain water in skincare

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Salix alba bark extract~4.4–6.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishExfoliation

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

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Rosa canina seed extract~3–4.6%
Formula
Citrus paradisi peel extract~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · high
Symphytum officinale leaf extract~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Equisetum arvense leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Beta vulgaris extract~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Glycerin~0.35–0.85%
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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Decyl glucoside~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citrus grandis peel oil~0.15–0.6%
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

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Mentha piperita oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Panthenol~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Thymus vulgaris extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Olea europaea leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing

More about Olea europaea leaf extract
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
Under-dosedIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Cocamidopropyl dimethylamine~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Hydrastis canadensis root extract~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Citrus limon peel extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A very irritating fragrant ingredient

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caffeine~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Sodium pca~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Arbutin~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-oxidation

Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin

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Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Malpighia glabra
Not recognized
Malpighia emarginata fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Emblica of
Not recognized
Ficin~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ficin
Phyllanthus emblica extract~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Adansonia digitata seed oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Myrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking

More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extract
Daucus carota sativa root~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Cocos nucifera water~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

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Tapioca starch~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Thioctic acid~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging
More about Thioctic acid
Ubiquinone~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

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Glycerin~0.05–0.25%
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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Ingredient list view

Salicylic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cucumis sativus juice, Salix alba bark extract, Rosa canina seed extract, Citrus paradisi peel extract, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Equisetum arvense leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Beta vulgaris extract, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Citrus grandis peel oil, Mentha piperita oil, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Thymus vulgaris extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Hydrastis canadensis root extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caffeine, Sodium pca, Arbutin, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Unknown, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Unknown, Ficin, Phyllanthus emblica extract, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Daucus carota sativa root, Cocos nucifera water, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Tapioca starch, Thioctic acid, Ubiquinone, Glycerin

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