Kao Biore Makeup Remover Cleansing Gel

Kao Biore Makeup Remover Cleansing Gel

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-12 laurate, Glyceryl isostearate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Biore Makeup Remover Cleansing Gel”
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 (decyl glucoside, glyceryl isostearate, peg-12 laurate) 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: decyl glucoside

Peg-12 laurateEffect: High~1–1.5%
Glyceryl isostearateEffect: High~0.9–1.3%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.5–1.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.6–1.35%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Glycerin~22–33%
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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Water~11–17%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Methyl gluceth-20~4.6–6.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it

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Dicaprylyl ether~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Butylene glycol~2.5–3.8%
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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Isononyl isononanoate~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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Betaine~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Dimethicone~1.4–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Peg-12 laurate~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Poly
Not recognized
Glyceryl isostearate~0.9–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.6–1.35%
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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Cetyl dimethylbutyl
Not recognized
Decyl glucoside~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium citrate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Potassium hydroxide~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Isostearyl
Not recognized
Glycerin~0.15–0.7%
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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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Peg-6~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Glycerin, Water, Methyl gluceth-20, Dicaprylyl ether, Butylene glycol, Isononyl isononanoate, Betaine, Dimethicone, Peg-12 laurate, Unknown, Glyceryl isostearate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Unknown, Decyl glucoside, Sodium citrate, Potassium hydroxide, Unknown, Glycerin, Citric acid, Titanium dioxide, Peg-6, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 72 of 75 of 7
Key difference—Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateGluconolactonePolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Irritancy Medium Low Low Medium
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Kao Biore Makeup Remover Cleansing Gel
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