Holika Holika Less on Skin Redness Calming CICA Cleansing Foam
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Less on Skin Redness Calming CICA Cleansing Foam”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (potassium cocoate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This vegan cleansing foam gets rid of impurities and dead skin cells for a clean and smooth finish.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Salvia sclarea oil, Ethyl linaloolMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~9.7–11.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateGlycerin~3.9–4.7%
- 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 methyl cocoyl taurate~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl tauratePotassium cocoyl glycinate~2.3–2.8%
1,2-hexanediol~0.65–0.95%
Potassium cocoate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoateCentella asiatica extract~1.4–1.7%
- 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 extractMagnesium sulfate~1.2–1.4%
Butylene glycol~0.8–1.2%
- 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 glycolMineral salts~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicked product formulations. Might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin
More about Mineral saltsBiosaccharide gum-4~0.55–0.8%
Cellulose~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseOctyldodecanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolEchium plantagineum seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiablesCardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
More about Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractTocopherol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolPanthenol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolEthylene brassylate~0.2–0.35%
Salvia sclarea oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilMethyldihydrojasmonate~0.15–0.25%
Ethyl linalool~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalyl acetate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.05%
Disodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, 1,2-hexanediol, Potassium cocoate, Centella asiatica extract, Magnesium sulfate, Butylene glycol, Mineral salts, Biosaccharide gum-4, Cellulose, Octyldodecanol, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Ethylene brassylate, Salvia sclarea oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Ethyl linalool, Linalyl acetate, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta
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| Match | — | 35% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | $16.43 | $10.25−$6.18 | $14.15−$2.28 | $14.00−$2.43 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Ceramide Eop | Aspartic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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