Honest Beauty Calm On Foaming Cream Cleanser

Honest Beauty Calm On Foaming Cream Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Calm On Foaming Cream 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 (cetyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, glyceryl stearate se, sodium cocoyl glycinate, 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.

Sodium cocoyl glycinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~10–12%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~5.9–7.2%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.5–3.1%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.8–2.2%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.2–0.4%
Linoleic acidEffect: High, below effective doseAn excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 10 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium cocoyl glycinateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~10–12%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~5.9–7.2%est.
Isoamyl laurateHelps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product textureMedium~1.6–1.9%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.1–1.4%est.
PhytosterolsLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier functionMedium~0.95–1.15%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.05%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
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.8–2.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium cocoyl glycinate~10–12%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~5.9–7.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetyl alcohol~2.5–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Sodium chloride~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Glyceryl stearate se~1.8–2.2%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Isoamyl laurate~1.6–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture

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Propanediol~1.3–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Phytosterols~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function

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Phospholipids~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

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Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Sodium pca~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Arginine~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Glutamic acid~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Linoleic acid~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingCleansingAnti-blemish

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium chloride, Glyceryl stearate se, Isoamyl laurate, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phytosterols, Phospholipids, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium pca, Arginine, Glutamic acid, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Linoleic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid

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