Kao Biore Makeup Remover Clear Gel

Kao Biore Makeup Remover Clear Gel

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-12 laurate, Peg-20 sorbitan isostearate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Biore Makeup Remover Clear Gel”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-12 laurate, peg-20 sorbitan isostearate, polysorbate 21, xanthan gum) 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.

Peg-12 laurateEffect: High~3.6–5.4%
Peg-20 sorbitan isostearateEffect: High~1.8–2.7%
Polysorbate 21Effect: High~1.3–1.9%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 4 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~0.01–0.1%est.
EthoxydiglycolHelps to improve the product consistencyMedium~6.5–9.7%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.9–1.3%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.9–1.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ethoxydiglycol~6.5–9.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to improve the product consistency

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Peg-12 laurate~3.6–5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sorbitol~2.6–3.9%
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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Peg-20 sorbitan isostearate~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polysorbate 21~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Carrageenan~0.9–1.3%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Bht~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Peg-12 laurate, Sorbitol, Peg-20 sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 21, Carrageenan, Xanthan gum, Ethylparaben, Bht, Parfum

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