Kao Biore Moisture Face Wash

Kao Biore Moisture Face Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Stearic acid, Myristic acid + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Biore Moisture Face 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 (laureth-6 carboxylic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid) 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.

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~3.9–5.9%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~2.7–4.1%
Laureth-6 carboxylic acidEffect: High~2.1–3.1%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1.6–2.4%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.9–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~2.7–4.1%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1–1.5%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.35%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 comedogenic3/5~2.7–4.1%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~0.9–1.35%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.8%
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~3.9–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Myristic acid~2.7–4.1%
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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Laureth-6 carboxylic acid~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Palmitic acid~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Potassium hydroxide~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Lauric acid~0.9–1.35%
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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Sorbitol~0.5–1.1%
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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Polyquaternium-7~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Propylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Methylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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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

Water, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Laureth-6 carboxylic acid, Palmitic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Sorbitol, Polyquaternium-7, Propylene glycol, Disodium edta, Methylparaben, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

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