innisfree Green Barley Refining Bubble Cleanser

Name: innisfree - Green Barley Refining Bubble Cleanser
Brand: innisfree

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WORKS FOR

Cleansing
Exfoliation

KEY INGREDIENTS

camellia sinensis leaf extract
glycerin
saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate

PROMISES
FULFILLED

50 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Green Barley Refining Bubble Cleanser"

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WIMJ summary

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, lauric acid, myristic acid, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, potassium cocoyl glycinate) 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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
cocamidopropyl betaine	HIGH
lauric acid	HIGH
myristic acid	HIGH

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"Fermented Green Barley with three naturally exfoliating AHAs."

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WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sea salt	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
lauric acid
myristic acid
peg-8

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
lauric acid Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes	7.7% - 9.4%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	3.9% - 4.8%
myristic acid Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic	2.9% - 3.6%
peg-8 Used to create a nice product consistency	2.3% - 2.8%
sorbitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture	1.8% - 2.3%
potassium hydroxide Used to adjust the pH level of products	1.6% - 1.9%
peg-75 Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.	1.4% - 1.7%
alcohol 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	1.1% - 1.3%
saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate A yeast extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and can help attract water to its upper layers	0.8% - 1.2%
cocamidopropyl betaine Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen	1.3% - 1.6%
peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Helps oil and water mix together	0.55% - 0.8%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.45% - 0.65%
potassium cocoyl glycinate	0.45% - 0.65%
sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration	0.35% - 0.65%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.35% - 0.6%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	0.35% - 0.65%
hordeum vulgare seed extract A grain extract. It might contain compounds that help neutralize free radicals in skin	0.3% - 0.5%
oryza sativa extract A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.25% - 0.45%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.2% - 0.35%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.2% - 0.35%
camellia japonica leaf extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin	0.15% - 0.3%
camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation	0.15% - 0.3%
citrus unshiu peel extract	0.1% - 0.2%
opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin	0.1% - 0.2%
orchid extract A plant extract that can be used as fragrance	0.1% - 0.15%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.05% - 0.1%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.01% - 0.05%
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