Kao Biore U The Body Foam Type Body Soap - 4 Types
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate + 6 moreCan be harsh
“Biore U The Body Foam Type Body Soap , 4 Types”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPropylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSodium laureth sulfate~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateDipropylene glycol~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolEthoxydiglycol~1.6–2.3%
Peg-180~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-180Sodium cocoyl glutamate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateLaureth-6 carboxylic acid~1.1–1.6%
Polysorbate 20~0.8–1.2%
Isodecyl glyceryl ether~0.5–1.15%
Sodium hydroxide~0.4–0.95%
Disodium edta~0.35–0.85%
Edta~0.35–0.75%
Citric acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium hydroxide~0.3–0.75%
Bht~0.2–0.8%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 19140~0.15–0.6%
Polyquaternium-52~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholLauramidopropyl betaine~0.45–1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Polyquaternium-52~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laureth-16~0.05–0.3%
Lauramidopropyl betaine~0.3–0.7%
Betaine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePolyquaternium-39~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-39Lauryl glucoside~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Sodium laureth sulfate, Dipropylene glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Peg-180, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Laureth-6 carboxylic acid, Polysorbate 20, Isodecyl glyceryl ether, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Edta, Citric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Bht, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Ci 19140, Polyquaternium-52, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-52, Laureth-16, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Betaine, Polyquaternium-39, Lauryl glucoside
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| KaoBiore U The Body Foam Type Body Soap - 4 TypesYOUR PRODUCT | BiodermaAtoderm Ultra-Soothing Body Wash Very Dry Skin | La Roche-PosayCrème lavante La Roche-Posay Lipikar Ap+ - Ecorecharge | UriageXemose Cleansing Soothing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 31% | 30% |
| Price | $26.10 | $12.58−$13.52 | — | $12.54−$13.56 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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