innisfree Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam
Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Stearic acid + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium cocoyl glutamate, glyceryl stearate, lauric acid, lauryl glucoside, myristic acid, 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinMyristic acid~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidStearic acid~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPeg-32~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Potassium hydroxide~1.6–2.4%
Palmitic acid~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidLauric acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidLauryl glucoside~1–1.5%
Propanediol~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlyceryl stearate~0.5–1.15%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateParfum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyquaternium-7~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-71,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.7%
Sodium metaphosphate~0.2–0.7%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Arginine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about ArginineAspartic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidGlutamic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractDisodium cocoyl glutamate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateHydrolyzed corn starch~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps improve the product texture
More about Hydrolyzed corn starchPinus densiflora leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.01–0.05%
- 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 glycolAcorus calamus root extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Stearic acid, Peg-32, Potassium hydroxide, Palmitic acid, Lauric acid, Lauryl glucoside, Propanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Parfum, Polyquaternium-7, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium metaphosphate, Sodium benzoate, Arginine, Aspartic acid, Glutamic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Pinus densiflora leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Acorus calamus root extract
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| innisfreeGreen Tea Amino Acid Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | IOPEDerma Trouble Cleanser | CetaphilBrightness Creamy Cleanser Niacinamide | PhilosophyNature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 36% |
| Price | $14.00 | $20.20+$6.20 | $21.40+$7.40 | $27.73+$13.73 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 13 | 6 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide | Jojoba Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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