Lancôme Clarifique Pore Refining Cleansing Foam
Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“A cleansing foam formulated with resurfacing French beech bud extract, known for accelerating skin's natural renewal.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid, salicylic acid.
CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Clarifique Pore Refining Cleansing Foam”
This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Glycolic acidWorks well
“Clarifique Pore Refining Cleansing Foam”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Rosa damascena flower water + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol denat.~8.3–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycolic acid~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidButylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolIsononyl isononanoate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateDipropylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSodium hydroxide~1.7–2%
Ananas sativus fruit extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractAscorbyl glucoside~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideTocopherol~0.95–1.15%
- 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 TocopherolFaex extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Faex extractFagus sylvatica bud extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArgininePeg-32~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSalicylic acid~0.35–0.65%
- 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 acidPentylene glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Propanediol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPapain~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainSorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
Rosa damascena flower water~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterRosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycolic acid, Butylene glycol, Isononyl isononanoate, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Ascorbyl glucoside, Tocopherol, Faex extract, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Arginine, Peg-32, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Salicylic acid, Pentylene glycol, Benzoic acid, Propanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Papain, Sorbic acid, Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Citric acid
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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.
| LancômeClarifique Pore Refining Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | Banila CoClean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser | CliniqueClarifying Do-Over Peel | La Roche-PosayEffaclar Duo + Purifying Foaming Gel Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 83% | 83% |
| Price | $59.00 | $18.77−$40.23 | $21.64−$37.36 | $33.61−$25.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Lactobionic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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