Kao Men's Biore One Facial Wash

Kao Men's Biore One Facial Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Palmitic acid + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“A cleansing gel cleanser that can remove face makeup such as BB cream, sunscreen, sebum, pore dirts, etc.”
Source: Yesstyle

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

Lauryl hydroxysultaineEffect: High~4–6%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~2–2.9%
Isostearic acidEffect: HighUsed to create a nice product texture~1.5–2.3%
Laureth-6 carboxylic acidEffect: High~1.1–1.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 5 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~0.05–0.15%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~2.5–3.7%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~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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Sorbitol~6.3–9.4%
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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Tromethamine~4.1–6.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Lauryl hydroxysultaine~4–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ethylhexylglycerin~2.5–3.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Palmitic acid~2–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Isostearic acid~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

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Laureth-6 carboxylic acid~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-6~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Titanium dioxide~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Potassium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sorbitol, Tromethamine, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitic acid, Isostearic acid, Laureth-6 carboxylic acid, Peg-6, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Titanium dioxide, Disodium edta, Potassium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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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.

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 51 of 51 of 5
Key difference—GlycerinCeramide NpPanthenol
Irritancy Medium Medium Low Low
Drying alcohol— Contains drying alcohol ——
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