KAPLAN MD SKINCARE PURIFYING FOAM CLEANSER DELUXE MINI
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CleansingDecyl glucoside, Glyceryl oleate + 4 moreCan be harsh
“PURIFYING FOAM CLEANSER DELUXE MINI”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate.
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?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Salvia officinalis extract + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Decyl glucoside~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlyceryl oleate~3.5–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateGlycerin~2.9–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCoco-glucoside~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideZingiber officinale root extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractRhododendron ferrugineum leaf cell culture extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera callus culture extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractCamellia sinensis extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractSalvia officinalis extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pelargonium graveolens extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ginkgo biloba nut extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula intermedia extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita extract~0.25–0.45%
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chamomilla recutita extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractTrifolium pratense extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina seed extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Borago officinalis extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Macrocystis pyrifera extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Panax ginseng root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractCamellia sinensis extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractIlex paraguariensis leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
More about Ilex paraguariensis leaf extractLippia citriodora leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitrus grandis extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sambucus nigra extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Salicylic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidDisodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Menthol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateSorbitol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolAlcohol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 AlcoholBisabolol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololLecithin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPolysorbate 80~0.15–0.3%
Potassium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIsomalt~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Lactic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium pca~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSoy isoflavones~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolIngredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Glycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Coco-glucoside, Zingiber officinale root extract, Rhododendron ferrugineum leaf cell culture extract, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Vitis vinifera callus culture extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Melissa officinalis extract, Ginkgo biloba nut extract, Lavandula intermedia extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Mentha piperita extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Trifolium pratense extract, Rosa canina seed extract, Borago officinalis extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Lippia citriodora leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus grandis extract, Sambucus nigra extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Salicylic acid, Disodium edta, Menthol, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Sorbitol, Alcohol, Bisabolol, Lecithin, Polysorbate 80, Potassium hydroxide, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Benzyl salicylate, Xanthan gum, Isomalt, Sodium benzoate, Lactic acid, Parfum, Sodium pca, Soy isoflavones, Panthenol
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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.
| KAPLAN MD SKINCAREPURIFYING FOAM CLEANSER DELUXE MINIYOUR PRODUCT | Merci HandyFacial Cleansing Gel | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Bubble Foam | BiodermaSébium Active Foaming Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 82% | 81% |
| Price | — | — | $12.93 | $11.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 23 studies and safety reviews.
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