G9SKIN Grapefruit Vita Bubble Oil Foam

G9SKIN Grapefruit Vita Bubble Oil Foam

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate + 5 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“A combination of deep cleansing bubble and foam that turns oil into foam to thoroughly remove dead skin cell and skin waste, leaving skin smooth and refreshed.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, tea-lauryl sulfate.

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.

Sodium lauryl sulfateEffect: HighA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating~9.1–11.1%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~5.2–6.4%
Tea-lauryl sulfateEffect: High~3.6–4.4%
Lauramide deaEffect: High~2.5–3%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.2–2.7%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.1–2.5%
Potassium cocoyl glycinateEffect: High~1.4–1.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 30 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium lauryl sulfateA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritatingHigh~9.1–11.1%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~5.2–6.4%est.
Tea-lauryl sulfate—High~3.6–4.4%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.2–2.7%est.
Citrus paradisi fruit extract—High~0.5–0.75%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Citrus limon fruit oil—High~0.35–0.65%est.
Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.3–0.6%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Rose extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Origanum vulgare leaf extractA plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritantsHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.1–2.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.45–0.65%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.4–0.65%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~0.4–0.65%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.35–0.65%est.
Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract—Medium~0.3–0.6%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Centella asiatica extractA 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.Medium~0.45–0.7%est.
Salvia hispanica seed extractA plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Sodium lauryl sulfateA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating3/5~9.1–11.1%est.
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.3–0.6%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~5.2–6.4%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.35–0.65%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium lauryl sulfate~9.1–11.1%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating

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Sodium laureth sulfate~5.2–6.4%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Tea-lauryl sulfate~3.6–4.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Lauramide dea~2.5–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Lauramide dea
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.1–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate
Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.2–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Potassium cocoyl glycinate~1.4–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Peg-75~0.95–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.

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Butylene glycol~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Sodium chloride~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Betaine~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Citric acid~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Polyepsilon-lysine~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Disodium edta~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Panthenol~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus limon fruit oil~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

More about Argania spinosa kernel oil
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

More about Olea europaea fruit oil
Cocos nucifera oil~0.3–0.6%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oil
Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Glycine soja oil~0.35–0.65%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

More about Glycine soja oil
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Prunus mume fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 extract
Centella asiatica extract~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

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 extract
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

More about Hamamelis virginiana extract
Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Rose extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Nelumbo nucifera flower water~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract
Origanum vulgare leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants

More about Origanum vulgare leaf extract
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
Hedera helix leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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

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Linum usitatissimum seed extract~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Salvia hispanica seed extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 extract
Pinus sylvestris leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
Formula
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about 1,2-hexanediol
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Tea-lauryl sulfate, Lauramide dea, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Glycerin, Peg-75, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Betaine, Citric acid, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Polyepsilon-lysine, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus limon fruit oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract, Rose extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower water, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Hedera helix leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Pinus sylvestris leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum

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