FOAMIE Face Bar Tea Tree and Salicylic Acid for Acne Prone Skin
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Polyglyceryl-4 laurateCleanses gently
“Combat unruly blemishes with the purifying properties of FOAMIE’s soap-free Tea Tree and Salicylic Acid Face Bar.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polyglyceryl-4 laurate, sodium cocoyl isethionate) 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 acidWorks well
“Combat unruly blemishes with the purifying properties of FOAMIE’s soap-free Tea Tree and Salicylic Acid Face Bar.”
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 · Salicylic acidWorks 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateHydrogenated vegetable oil~7.3–11%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilWater~4.7–7.1%
Polyglyceryl-4 laurate~3.2–4.8%
Glycerin~2.5–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinSalicylic acid~1–1.5%
- 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 acidEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCi 77004~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Water, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, Glycerin, Salicylic acid, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Ci 77004
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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.
| FOAMIEFace Bar Tea Tree and Salicylic Acid for Acne Prone SkinYOUR PRODUCT | L'Oréal ParisDaily Foaming Gel Cleanser | GenabellePink Cloud Cleansing Foam | Eau Thermale AveneCleanance Acne Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 88% | 86% |
| Price | — | $4.99 | $18.90 | $20.33 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Glyceryl Oleate | Centella Asiatica Extract | Betaine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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