Fountain of Truth Fresh Face Foaming Cleanser
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CleansingDecyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Fresh Face Foaming Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, decyl glucoside, disodium cocoyl glutamate, glyceryl caprylate, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoyl glutamate) 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: decyl glucoside
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.25–0.45%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Key Ingredients & Benefits Super Bio-Ferment Complex , helps to achieve softer, smoother more luminous looking skin Matcha Green Tea , made from green tea leaves with antioxidants and polyphenols known to fight free radical damage Kakadu Plum , source of vitamin C and antioxidants AHA Fruit Mix , mix of lemon, orange, sugar maple, sugar cane & bilberry, with exfoliating properties that also promote the appearance of a smoother, brighter complexion.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 12 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Decyl glucoside~7.3–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineSodium cocoyl glutamate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20~1.9–2.4%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceDisodium cocoyl glutamate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateCaryodendron orinocense seed oil~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil with a high content of linoleic acid that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and helps strengthen the skin barrier. It is an excellent moisturizer. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Caryodendron orinocense seed oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.5–0.75%
Mentha piperita oil~0.45–0.65%
Acer saccharum extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractAnanas sativus fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractBeta vulgaris root extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCamellia sinensis leaf powder~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.3–0.5%
- 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 extractCitrus aurantifolia fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCocos nucifera fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractCocos nucifera fruit juice~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera water~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractHumulus lupulus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractHydrolyzed corn starch~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps improve the product texture
More about Hydrolyzed corn starchIlex paraguariensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
More about Ilex paraguariensis leaf extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateRubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractSaccharomyces/copper ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing
More about Saccharomyces/copper fermentSaccharomyces/iron ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains iron. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/iron fermentSaccharomyces/magnesium ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains magnesium. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/magnesium fermentSaccharomyces/silicon ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains silicon. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/silicon fermentSaccharomyces/zinc ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains zinc. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/zinc fermentSaccharum officinarum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractUndaria pinnatifida cell culture extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractNiacinamide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideBiosaccharide gum-1~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Bromelain~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateLactic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidP-anisic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidSodium anisate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium chloride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium levulinate~0.25–0.45%
Triethyl citrate~0.2–0.35%
Alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Citral~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Caryodendron orinocense seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Mentha piperita oil, Acer saccharum extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Beta vulgaris root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf powder, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Cocos nucifera water, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Saccharomyces/iron ferment, Saccharomyces/magnesium ferment, Saccharomyces/silicon ferment, Saccharomyces/zinc ferment, Saccharum officinarum extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Undaria pinnatifida cell culture extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Niacinamide, Biosaccharide gum-1, Bromelain, Citric acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Lactic acid, P-anisic acid, Sodium anisate, Sodium chloride, Sodium levulinate, Triethyl citrate, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citral, Limonene
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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.
| Fountain of TruthFresh Face Foaming CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | Skincare CompanyDaily Cleanser | First Aid BeautyBrighten + Glow Exfoliating Gel Cleanser with AHA and Jojoba Pearls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 77% | 74% | 71% |
| Price | — | — | $44.81 | $27.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 20 | 2 of 20 | 5 of 20 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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