Works for
CleansingPalmitic acid, Stearic acid + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Herb Cleansing Foam”
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 betaine.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract + 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~40–60%
Palmitic acid~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinMyristic acid~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidLauric acid~1.8–2.7%
- 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 acidPotassium hydroxide~1.5–2.2%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSorbitan olivate~1–1.6%
Cocamide mipa~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, and viscosity controlling. Comes from coconut acid. Doesn't appear to be a common irritant
More about Cocamide mipaPortulaca oleracea extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractCentella asiatica extract~0.4–0.9%
- 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 extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractMonarda didyma leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractFreesia refracta extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.55%
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.4%
Peg-14m~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilDisodium edta~0.05–0.3%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Lauric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sorbitan olivate, Cocamide mipa, Portulaca oleracea extract, Centella asiatica extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Monarda didyma leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Freesia refracta extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-14m, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Disodium edta, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum
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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.
| esfolioHerb Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | TONYMOLYBio EX Cell Peptide Foam Cleanser | Pretty skinHyaluronic Cream Foam | SkinfoodEgg White Perfect Pore Cleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 50% | 48% |
| Price | $10.25 | $19.90+$9.65 | $10.70 | $9.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 8 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Panthenol | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | 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 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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- 5Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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