innisfree Refining foaming cleanser

innisfree Refining foaming cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Refining foaming 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 (potassium cocoate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~4.4–6.5%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~1.3–1.9%
Potassium cocoyl glycinateEffect: High~0.85–1.25%
Potassium cocoateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.6–2.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~4.4–6.5%est.
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateHelps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulationsMedium~2–3%est.
Potassium benzoateHelps preserve the product formulationMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Potassium cocoateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractA plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
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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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~4.4–6.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Diglycerin~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.6–2.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Limonene~1.3–1.9%
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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Potassium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps preserve the product formulation

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Potassium cocoyl glycinate~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Butylene glycol~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Allantoin~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-blemishReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Citric acid~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Potassium cocoate~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.3%
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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Polyquaternium-67~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Sodium acetate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium chloride~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Diglycerin, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Potassium benzoate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Butylene glycol, Allantoin, Citric acid, Linalool, Potassium cocoate, Disodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-67, Sodium acetate, Sodium chloride

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