Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl glycinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Micro-Foam Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, glycol distearate, hexylene glycol, olive oil peg-7 esters, peg-150 distearate, sodium cocoyl glycinate) 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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinSodium cocoyl glycinate~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glycinateCocamidopropyl betaine~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycol distearate~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetatePeg-150 distearate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateOlive oil peg-7 esters~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Olive oil peg-7 esters1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.25%
Sodium chloride~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHydroxyacetophenone~0.5–1.2%
Polyquaternium-7~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Carbomer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePortulaca oleracea extract~0.3–0.75%
- 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 extractSalvia hispanica seed extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Salvia hispanica seed extractButylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 glycolCentella asiatica extract~0.15–0.7%
- 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~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolFructooligosaccharides~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesSaccharide hydrolysate~0.1–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Propanediol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPullulan~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycol distearate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Peg-150 distearate, Olive oil peg-7 esters, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyquaternium-7, Carbomer, Tocopheryl acetate, Portulaca oleracea extract, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Butylene glycol, Centella asiatica extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Hexylene glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide hydrolysate, Sodium benzoate, Propanediol, Pullulan
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| FOREOMicro-Foam CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Kiehl'sUltra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser | GLAMGLOWGENTLEBUBBLE Cleanser | WHOMEEAmino Face Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | — | $28.44 | $14.76 | $26.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 14 | 3 of 14 | 2 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Lauric Acid | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Low | 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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- 6Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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