GRAFEN Jeju Sea Water Bubble Cleanser

GRAFEN Jeju Sea Water Bubble Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Palmitic acid + 8 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Jeju Sea Water Bubble Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-100 stearate, potassium cocoate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, stearic acid, xanthan gum) 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

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~4.3–5.2%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1.9–2.4%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.7–2.1%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.5–1.8%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.2–1.5%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1–1.2%
Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~0.75–1.1%
Potassium cocoyl glycinateEffect: High~0.5–0.75%
Potassium cocoateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.45–0.65%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
22 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 22 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.2–1.5%est.
Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Ocimum sanctum leaf extractA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Ulmus davidiana root extractA 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 skinHigh~0.25–0.4%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~4.3–5.2%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~3.1–3.7%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Potassium cocoateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Melia azadirachta flower extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Pyrus communis fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Coccinia indica fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract—Medium~0.25–0.45%est.
Solanum melongena fruit extractEggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effectMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.3–0.55%est.
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerAttracts water into the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.1%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
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.3–5.2%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.5–1.8%est.
Corallina officinalis extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants3/5~0.25–0.45%est.
Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.25–0.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.7–5.8%
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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Myristic acid~4.3–5.2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Potassium hydroxide~3.1–3.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Dipropylene glycol~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Palmitic acid~1.9–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Stearic acid~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Lauric acid~1.5–1.8%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Sea water~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water

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Glyceryl stearate~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.2–1.5%
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~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Potassium cocoate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Sodium chloride~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polyquaternium-7~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

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Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin

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Pyrus communis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Rosa damascena flower water~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Coccinia indica fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Coccinia indica fruit extract
Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Anise fruit extract
Not recognized
Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Curcuma longa root extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

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Corallina officinalis extract~0.25–0.45%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants

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Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals

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Allantoin panthenol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Oenothera biennis extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
King pine leaf extract
Not recognized
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Butylene glycol~0.25–0.4%
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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Glucose~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
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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Chondrus crispus extract~0.25–0.45%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

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Hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Acid
Not recognized
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Potassium hyaluronate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Dipropylene glycol, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Lauric acid, Sea water, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium cocoate, Sodium chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-7, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water, 1,2-hexanediol, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Unknown, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Allantoin panthenol, Oenothera biennis extract, Unknown, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Xanthan gum, Butylene glycol, Glucose, Sodium hyaluronate, Chondrus crispus extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Unknown, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Potassium hyaluronate, Disodium edta

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