innisfree Clarifying Cleansing Foam with Bija Seed Oil

innisfree Clarifying Cleansing Foam with Bija Seed Oil

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Lauric acid + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Clarifying Cleansing Foam with Bija Seed Oil”
Source: Sephora

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate, glycol distearate, lauric acid, lauryl hydroxysultaine, myristic acid, palmitic acid, 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.

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~3.8–5.7%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~2.7–4.1%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.8–2.6%
Lauryl hydroxysultaineEffect: High~1.6–2.5%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.2–1.8%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1–1.5%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.85–1.3%
Exfoliation
Salix alba bark extract
Not delivered
What the product description says
“- Willow Bark Extract (BHA): Plant-derived salicylic acid to help exfoliate dead skin cells.”
Source: Sephora

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.

Salix alba bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect~0.2–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effectHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Menthol—High~0.15–0.6%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Rosa centifolia flower extractContains essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~3.8–5.7%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~2.7–4.1%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2–3%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1–1.5%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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 comedogenic3/5~3.8–5.7%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~2.7–4.1%est.
Theobroma cacao extract—3/5~0.05–0.15%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.2–6.2%
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~3.8–5.7%
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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Lauric acid~2.7–4.1%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

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

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Potassium hydroxide~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Stearic acid~1.8–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Lauryl hydroxysultaine~1.6–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glyceryl stearate~1.2–1.8%
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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Glycol distearate~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Palmitic acid~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Torreya nucifera seed oil~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Parfum~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Salix alba bark extract~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishExfoliation

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

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Menthol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Limonene~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Dextrin~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Theobroma cacao extract~0.05–0.15%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Lauric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Glyceryl stearate, Glycol distearate, Palmitic acid, Torreya nucifera seed oil, Parfum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Salix alba bark extract, Menthol, Limonene, Disodium edta, Linalool, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract

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