innisfree Tangerine Brightening & Pore-Refining Cleanser
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CleansingStearic acid, Myristic acid + 8 moreCleanses gently
“Tangerine Brightening & Pore-Refining Cleanser”
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, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, lauric acid, myristic acid, peg-100 stearate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol) 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
ExfoliationMicrocrystalline cellulose, Papain + 1 moreNot delivered
“Papain-infused capsules immediately melt to help gently smooth away dead skin cells and refine look of pores.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus unshiu peel extractMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycerin~25–30%
- 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 GlycerinWater~12–14%
Stearic acid~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMyristic acid~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidKaolin~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinPeg-32~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Potassium hydroxide~1.7–2.1%
Lauric acid~1.5–1.9%
- 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 acidTitanium dioxide~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlyceryl stearate~0.75–1.15%
- 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~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateParfum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium chloride~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideZea mays starch~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.6–0.95%
Lactose~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about LactoseSucrose~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseDisodium edta~0.5–0.75%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePolymethyl methacrylate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateIron oxides~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Lactic acid~0.4–0.65%
- 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 acidCitrus unshiu peel extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydroxypropylcellulose~0.5–0.75%
Styrene/butadiene copolymer~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolStearyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCamellia japonica leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica leaf extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- 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 extractOpuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractOrchid extract~0.35–0.65%
Shellac~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyquaternium-6~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-6Iron oxides~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77492~0.3–0.5%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinatePeg-75~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
More about Peg-75Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseSilica~0.3–0.6%
Papain~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Glycerin, Water, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Kaolin, Peg-32, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Zea mays starch, Microcrystalline cellulose, Lactose, Sucrose, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Lactic acid, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Styrene/butadiene copolymer, Propanediol, Stearyl alcohol, Camellia japonica leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Orchid extract, Shellac, Polyquaternium-6, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Peg-75, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Silica, Papain, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| innisfreeTangerine Brightening & Pore-Refining CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | SimpleSmoothing Gel Cleanser with 5% AHA and Hyaluronic Acid | PCA SKINFacial Wash | OlivalAmino Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 46% | 46% |
| Price | — | $10.71 | $42.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 16 | 2 of 16 | 2 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Allantoin | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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- 4Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6Anti-photoaging capability of antioxidant extract from Camellia japonica leafpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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