Kao Biore The Face Foam Facial Cleanser Deep Moist

Kao Biore The Face Foam Facial Cleanser Deep Moist

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Lauric acid, Laureth-6 carboxylic acid + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Biore The Face Foam Facial Cleanser Deep Moist”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, laureth-4 carboxylic acid, laureth-6 carboxylic acid, lauric acid, lauryl hydroxysultaine, myristic acid, palmitic 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside

Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~2.7–4%
Laureth-6 carboxylic acidEffect: High~1.6–2.4%
Lauryl hydroxysultaineEffect: High~1.4–2.2%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~1.2–1.9%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.5–1.15%
Laureth-4 carboxylic acidEffect: High~0.35–0.85%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 9 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~3.4–5.1%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~2.7–4%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~1.2–1.9%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.15%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
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~2.7–4%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.2–1.9%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~3.9–5.8%
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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Propylene glycol~3.4–5.1%
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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Lauric acid~2.7–4%
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-150~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Laureth-6 carboxylic acid~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Myristic acid~1.2–1.9%
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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Lauryl hydroxysultaine~1.4–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Potassium hydroxide~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Arginine~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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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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Laureth-4 carboxylic acid~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Palmitic acid~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Acrylates copolymer~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Polyquaternium-39~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Lauric acid, Peg-150, Laureth-6 carboxylic acid, Myristic acid, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Potassium hydroxide, Arginine, Decyl glucoside, Laureth-4 carboxylic acid, Palmitic acid, Acrylates copolymer, Polyquaternium-39, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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