Holika Holika Soda Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Palmitic acid + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Purify your skin with the Soda Pore Deep Cleansing Foam from Korean beauty brand Holika Holika. Formulated with mineral water, baking soda and tea tree oil, the face wash performs a deep cleanse, eliminating even the most stubborn waterproof makeup while banishing shine.”
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, glycol distearate, myristic acid, palm kernelamide dea, palmitic acid, peg-100 stearate, 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-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Ridding pores of dirt, the cleanser helps to minimise blemishes and leaves the complexion feeling clean and comfortable.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Hamamelis virginiana extract + 1 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~45–55%
Myristic acid~7.4–9%
- 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 acidPeg-32~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Stearic acid~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycol distearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearatePerlite~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
More about PerliteCocamidopropyl betaine~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlyceryl stearate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePalm kernelamide dea~0.6–0.95%
Peg-100 stearate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumZea mays starch~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchSodium chloride~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.45–0.7%
Mannitol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolSucrose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseButylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 glycolBht~0.25–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Sodium bicarbonate~0.25–0.45%
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractMelaleuca alternifolia extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ultramarines~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 AlcoholTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateIngredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Palmitic acid, Peg-32, Stearic acid, Glycol distearate, Perlite, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glyceryl stearate, Palm kernelamide dea, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Zea mays starch, Sodium chloride, Microcrystalline cellulose, Mannitol, Sucrose, Butylene glycol, Bht, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Sodium bicarbonate, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Ultramarines, Alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate
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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.
| Holika HolikaSoda Pore Deep Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | Etude HouseBaking Powder B.B Deep Cleansing Foam | ALTHEAContour Cleanser Mini | SkinfoodRice Brightening Scrub Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 47% | 46% |
| Price | $16.99 | $3.57−$13.42 | $1.70−$15.29 | $18.53+$1.54 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 12 | 7 of 12 | 7 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | — | Lauric Acid | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Pretty skin Hyaluronic Cream FoamThe Saem Snail Essential EX Deep Cleansing Foam
Sources cited in this review
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