LANEIGE Mini Pore Double Clearing Cleansing Foam

LANEIGE Mini Pore Double Clearing Cleansing Foam

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Stearic acid, Myristic acid + 8 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Mini Pore Double Clearing Cleansing Foam”
Source: Laneige

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 cocamidopropyl betaine.

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.

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~3.9–5.8%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~2.7–4%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.4–2.1%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.3–1.9%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1–1.5%
Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~0.85–1.3%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~0.6–1.35%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.55%
Hydrogenated lecithinEffect: HighHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.~0.1–0.4%
PhosphatidylcholineEffect: HighUsed to enhance the delivery of other ingredients~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Mentha piperita extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Mentha piperita extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract—High~0.15–0.6%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~0.6–1.35%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~2.7–4%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
PhosphatidylcholineUsed to enhance the delivery of other ingredientsMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Chromium hydroxide greenA dyeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~2.7–4%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.4–2.1%est.
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~0.15–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
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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Stearic acid~3.9–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Myristic acid~2.7–4%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Peg-32~2–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Potassium hydroxide~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Lauric acid~1.4–2.1%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Lauryl glucoside~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl stearate~1–1.5%
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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Peg-100 stearate~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Mentha piperita extract~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Pinus sylvestris leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Phyllostachys bambusoides juice~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Camellia sinensis leaf water~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect

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Lactose~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Microcrystalline cellulose~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Exfoliation
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Butylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
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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Sucrose~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

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Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation
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Zea mays starch~0.15–0.6%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Phosphatidylcholine~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to enhance the delivery of other ingredients

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Polyquaternium-7~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Hydrolyzed corn starch~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps improve the product texture

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Alcohol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Chromium hydroxide green~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A dye

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Peg-32, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Lauryl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Mentha piperita extract, Pinus sylvestris leaf extract, Phyllostachys bambusoides juice, Camellia sinensis leaf water, Lactose, Microcrystalline cellulose, Butylene glycol, Sucrose, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Zea mays starch, Xanthan gum, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Pentylene glycol, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyquaternium-7, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Disodium edta, Alcohol, Chromium hydroxide green, Sodium benzoate, Parfum

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