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innisfree Refreshing deep cleansing foam

Name: innisfree - Refreshing deep cleansing foam
Brand: innisfree

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

Myristic acid, Lauric acid + 5 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Refreshing deep cleansing foam”

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 (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%

Lauryl hydroxysultaineEffect: High~1.7–2.5%

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.7–2.6%

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~1–1.6%

Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.85–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 10 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~0.45–1.05%est.

Pyrus malus seed oilCan contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsHigh~0.2–0.75%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~1–1.6%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.7%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 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.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.2%

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

CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

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~1.7–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Lauryl hydroxysultaine~1.7–2.5%

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~1–1.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Palmitic acid~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Parfum~0.45–1.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polyquaternium-22~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hydrated silica~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Pyrus malus seed oil~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Can contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Butylene glycol~0.05–0.15%

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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1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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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, Parfum, Polyquaternium-22, Hydrated silica, Disodium edta, Pyrus malus seed oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosaceancbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Safety Assessment of Pyrus malus (Apple)-derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
4
Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
5
The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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