Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing Foam
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl glycinate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Houttuynia Cordata Calming p H Balancing Cleansing Foam”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hydrogenated lecithin, lauryl betaine, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium lauroyl 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glycinateSodium lauroyl glutamate~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamate1,2-hexanediol~1–1.45%
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateLauryl betaine~1.3–2%
Hydroxyacetophenone~1.2–1.8%
Butylene glycol~0.95–1.4%
- 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 glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–1.25%
Alcohol~0.4–0.9%
- 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 AlcoholSodium chloride~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHouttuynia cordata powder~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Decylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
More about Decylene glycolHouttuynia cordata extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dextrin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Betaine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePhellodendron amurense bark extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilTocopherol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilOcimum basilicum oil~0.1–0.35%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDipropylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolEclipta prostrata leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Eclipta prostrata leaf extractLaminaria japonica extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractHydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinFructooligosaccharides~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesFicus carica fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractCentella asiatica extract~0.1–0.4%
- 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 extractAmaranthus caudatus seed extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractBeta-glucan~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidCeramide np~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Lauryl betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Sodium chloride, Houttuynia cordata powder, Decylene glycol, Houttuynia cordata extract, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Betaine, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Tocopherol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Dipropylene glycol, Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Fructooligosaccharides, Ficus carica fruit extract, Centella asiatica extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Beta-glucan, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Ceramide np
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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.
| GoodalHouttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | KlairsDear, Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser | skintificCeramide Low pH Cleanser Facial Wash | S. NatureAqua Rice Foam Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | $15.90 | $16.00 | $11.90−$4.00 | $10.27−$5.63 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 12 of 14 | 7 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Salicylic Acid | Vitamin E |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| 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 33 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Phellodendron amurense Bark Extractncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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