HABA Micro Force Cleansing

HABA Micro Force Cleansing

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Micro Force Cleansing”
From product name

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

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.

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.4–2.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 2 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~4–6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Dipropylene glycol~6.9–10.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Cocos nucifera oil~4–6%
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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Oil fatty acid
Not recognized
Peg-7~2.8–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glycerin~2.2–3.3%
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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Maltitol~1.6–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Squalane~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Glycerin~0.85–1.25%
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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Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help improve the product's texture

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Butylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
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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Hibiscus flower extract / goto flower / leaf / stem
Not recognized
Water~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Roe extract~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium citrate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Peg-7, Glycerin, Maltitol, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Squalane, Glycerin, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Water, Roe extract, Sodium citrate

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Shared key ingredients—1 of 43 of 42 of 4
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Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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