Works for
CleansingStearic acid, Myristic acid + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam”
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, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.05–0.2%Under-dosed
“- Removes impurities like dirt and sebum while gently exfoliating the skin”
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.
Anti-blemishLauric acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“This foam cleanser with Jeju Volcanic Clusters - particles smaller than pores - whisks away excess oil and impurities, deeply cleanses clogged pores, leaving the skin feeling super refreshed.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus unshiu peel extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinStearic acid~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMyristic acid~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic 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-32Butylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- 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 glycolPotassium hydroxide~1.3–2%
Lauric acid~1.2–1.9%
- 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~1–1.6%
Hydrated silica~1–1.5%
Glyceryl stearate~0.5–1.2%
- 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~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.4–0.95%
Mannitol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolSilica~0.4–0.95%
Zea mays starch~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchCocamidopropyl betaine~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePolyquaternium-7~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Parfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumOpuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractCitrus unshiu peel extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalOrchid extract~0.1–0.45%
Palmitic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- 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 edta~0.1–0.35%
Camellia japonica leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica leaf extractSodium chloride~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideLactic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidVolcanic ash~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Volcanic ash~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Peg-32, Butylene glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Lauryl glucoside, Hydrated silica, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Mannitol, Silica, Zea mays starch, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Orchid extract, Palmitic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Disodium edta, Camellia japonica leaf extract, Sodium chloride, Lactic acid, Volcanic ash, Disodium edta, Volcanic ash
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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.
| innisfreeJeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | VILLAGE 11 FACTORYMoisture Cleansing Foam | OngredientsSkin Barrier Moisture Deep Cleanser | MamondeTriple Multi Cleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 47% | 46% |
| Price | — | $14.20 | $10.27 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 12 | 8 of 12 | 8 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Tripeptide-1 | Titanium Dioxide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Anti-photoaging capability of antioxidant extract from Camellia japonica leafpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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