It'S SKIN Tiger Cica Green Chill Down Foam Cleanser

It'S SKIN Tiger Cica Green Chill Down Foam Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Stearic acid + 9 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Tiger Cica Green Chill Down Foam Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.

Keep in mind that 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~4.4–5.4%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.5–3%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~2–2.4%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1.5–1.8%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.3–1.6%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.8–1.2%
Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~0.7–1.05%
Arachidic acidEffect: High~0.65–0.95%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.6–0.9%
Oleic acidEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness~0.45–0.7%
C12-13 pareth-9Effect: High~0.1–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Limonene, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~2–2.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.5–0.8%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~5.4–6.6%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~4.4–5.4%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2–2.4%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.3–1.6%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Oleic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin drynessMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~0.4–0.65%est.
Melia azadirachta flower extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Piroctone olamineA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%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 comedogenic3/5~4.4–5.4%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.3–1.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Peg-8~5.4–6.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Myristic acid~4.4–5.4%
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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Glycerin~3–3.7%
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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Stearic acid~2.5–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Potassium hydroxide~2–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~2–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Palmitic acid~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Lauric acid~1.3–1.6%
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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Peg-32~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl stearate~0.8–1.2%
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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Peg-100 stearate~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Sorbitan olivate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Limonene~0.5–0.8%
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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Arachidic acid~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Disodium edta~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

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Polyquaternium-7~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Oleic acid~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness

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Centella asiatica extract~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Houttuynia cordata extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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C12-13 pareth-9~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Piroctone olamine~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Peg-8, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Palmitic acid, Lauric acid, Peg-32, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Sorbitan olivate, Limonene, Arachidic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Disodium edta, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Polyquaternium-7, Oleic acid, Centella asiatica extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Houttuynia cordata extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Sodium benzoate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Linalool, C12-13 pareth-9, Piroctone olamine

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