KORRES Natural Olympus Tea Cleansing Foam

KORRES Natural Olympus Tea Cleansing Foam

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate + 7 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Natural Olympus Tea Cleansing Foam”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, coco-glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, glyceryl oleate, glyceryl stearate, glycol distearate, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium lauroyl glutamate) 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: coco-betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~9.2–11.2%
Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinateEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~5.8–7.1%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~3–3.7%
Sodium lauroyl glutamateEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. It creates foam~1.6–2%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.5–1.9%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.4–0.65%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.4–0.65%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.35–0.6%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleateEffect: High~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 20 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~9.2–11.2%est.
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~3–3.7%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.65%est.
Lonicera caprifolium flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Lonicera japonica flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinateUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~5.8–7.1%est.
Sodium lauroyl glutamateUsed as a cleansing agent. It creates foamMedium~1.6–2%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.5–1.9%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~1.3–1.5%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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~1.1–1.3%est.
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)Medium~0.75–1.1%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Brassica oleracea italica extractMight have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lackingMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.65%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.3–0.55%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Coco-glucoside~9.2–11.2%
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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Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate~5.8–7.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
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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Coco-betaine~3–3.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Propanediol~2–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Sodium lauroyl glutamate~1.6–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~1.5–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Acrylates copolymer~1.3–1.5%
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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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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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Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizing

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Bioflavonoids~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Bioflavonoids
Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking

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Butylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Glyceryl oleate~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glyceryl stearate~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycol distearate~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Lactic acid~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

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 acid
Lonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating

More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extract
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating

More about Lonicera japonica flower extract
Panthenol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Parfum~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Rosa canina fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Sideritis scardica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Ingredient list view

Water, Coco-glucoside, Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Coco-betaine, Propanediol, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Acrylates copolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Benzoic acid, Bioflavonoids, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Butylene glycol, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Citric acid, Glyceryl oleate, Glyceryl stearate, Glycol distearate, Lactic acid, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Panthenol, Parfum, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Sideritis scardica flower/leaf/stem extract, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Tocopherol

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