Kao Biore Makeup Remover + Facial Wash

Kao Biore Makeup Remover + Facial Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-12 laurate, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Biore Makeup Remover + Facial Wash”
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-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, sodium methyl stearoyl taurate) 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~5.2–7.7%
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesEffect: HighHelps dissolve other ingredients~0.8–1.2%
Sodium methyl stearoyl taurateEffect: High~0.8–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~1–1.5%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~0.15–0.55%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Peg-12 laurate~5.2–7.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Dipropylene glycol~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Butylene glycol~2.7–4%
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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Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Pullulan~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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Peg-8~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate~0.8–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate
Sodium citrate~0.15–0.55%
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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Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Methylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Peg-12 laurate, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Pullulan, Peg-8, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben

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Key difference—DimethiconePanthenolLactic Acid
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