KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Foaming Cleanser

KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Foaming Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Coco-glucoside + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“What it is:  An invigorating, skin-friendly pH gel cleanser that transforms into a lathering foam to thoroughly cleanse away visible dirt, oil, and other impurities.”
Source: Sephora

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamide, sodium cocoyl glutamate, xylityl sesquicaprylate) 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: capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~3.3–4.9%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~2.5–3.7%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.8–2.7%
Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamideEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be irritating~1.4–2.1%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.95–1.45%
Lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamideEffect: High~0.85–1.25%
Xylityl sesquicaprylateEffect: High~0.5–1.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Mentha piperita oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~2.5–3.7%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamideHelps water and oil mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.45%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Bursera graveolens wood oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Ocimum basilicum oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Rosa centifolia flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~23–35%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.3–4.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–1%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Leuconostoc ferment filtrateUsed as a preservativeMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Cocos nucifera fruit extractAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.35–0.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Water~11–16%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.3–6.5%
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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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~3.3–4.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Coco-glucoside~2.5–3.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Decyl glucoside~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be irritating

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Sclerotium gum~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Lactobacillus ferment~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Glyceryl oleate~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamide~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Xylityl sesquicaprylate~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Oryza sativa extract~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Mentha piperita oil~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Saccharide isomerate~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lactobacillus~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Anhydroxylitol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

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Bursera graveolens wood oil~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Curcuma longa root extract~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

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Morinda citrifolia fruit extract~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Cocos nucifera fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Leuconostoc ferment filtrate~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a preservative

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Ocimum basilicum oil~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Rosa centifolia flower oil~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Sodium citrate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Soybean peroxidase~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Superoxide dismutase~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Limonene~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Coco-glucoside, Decyl glucoside, Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide, Sclerotium gum, Lactobacillus ferment, Glyceryl oleate, Lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamide, Xylityl sesquicaprylate, Oryza sativa extract, Mentha piperita oil, Citric acid, Saccharide isomerate, Lactobacillus, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Anhydroxylitol, Bursera graveolens wood oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Ocimum basilicum oil, Rosa centifolia flower oil, Sodium citrate, Tocopherol, Soybean peroxidase, Superoxide dismutase, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol

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