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CleansingMyristic acid, Palmitic acid + 7 moreCleanses gently
“A hydrating daily foam cleanser that helps improve skin blemishes with Botanic 8 Complex formula.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl olivate, cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate se, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, polysorbate 20, sorbitan olivate, 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
Anti-blemishLauric acid, Allantoin + 1 moreNot delivered
“Helps minimize visible pores and controls excessive sebum to improve acne and blemishes.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Jasminum officinale flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Myristic acid~7.3–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium hydroxide~3.1–3.8%
Palmitic acid~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCocamidopropyl betaine~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlyceryl stearate se~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seLauric acid~1.2–1.5%
- 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 acid1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Cetearyl olivate~0.7–1.05%
Sorbitan olivate~0.6–0.95%
Sodium chloride~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Disodium edta~0.5–0.75%
Butylene glycol~0.5–0.7%
- 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 glycolAllantoin~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPanthenol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHouttuynia cordata extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractGlycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Althaea officinalis root extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractJasminum officinale flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Laurus nobilis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cymbopogon citratus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractAlcohol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 AlcoholCentella asiatica extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractAsiaticoside~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosidePolysorbate 20~0.15–0.3%
Madecassoside~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideMadecassic acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidAsiatic acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidIngredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glyceryl stearate se, Lauric acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Sodium chloride, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Houttuynia cordata extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Glycol, Althaea officinalis root extract, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Laurus nobilis leaf extract, Cymbopogon citratus extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Alcohol, Centella asiatica extract, Asiaticoside, Polysorbate 20, Madecassoside, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid
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| gilla8Cica Penta Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Cica Cleansing Gel | LeadersCalming Biotics Gel Cleanser | SCINICCica Blemish Clear Bubble Foam | |
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| Match | — | 54% | 53% | 49% |
| Price | — | $4.04 | $22.00 | $23.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 18 | 7 of 18 | 5 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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