Etude House Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam
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CleansingStearic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate, lauric acid, peg-100 stearate, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, 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: cocamidopropyl betaine
ExfoliationMicrocrystalline celluloseNot delivered
“A light and airy facial cleanser formulated with baking powder to cleanse, exfoliate and purify skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishLauric acidNot delivered
“Removes blackheads and improve on enlarged pores.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycerin~22–33%
- 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 GlycerinWater~12–18%
Stearic acid~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPeg-32~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Potassium hydroxide~2.3–3.4%
Microcrystalline cellulose~1.6–2.4%
Lauric acid~1.4–2.2%
- 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 acidCocamidopropyl betaine~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlyceryl stearate~1–1.5%
- 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 stearateSodium bicarbonate0.1%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Silica~0.6–1.4%
Polyquaternium-7~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Peg-100 stearate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Glycerin, Water, Stearic acid, Peg-32, Potassium hydroxide, Microcrystalline cellulose, Lauric acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium bicarbonate, Disodium edta, Silica, Polyquaternium-7, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Sodium benzoate, 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.
| Etude HouseBaking Powder Pore Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeVolcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Foam | ALTHEAContour Cleanser Mini | THE FACE SHOPRice Water Bright Rice Bran Facial Foaming Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 46% | 45% |
| Price | $9.00 | $4.11−$4.89 | $1.70−$7.30 | $13.00+$4.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 6 of 7 | 7 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Fructooligosaccharides | Oryza Sativa Bran Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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