Lierac Double Cleanser Cream-in-Foam

Lierac Double Cleanser Cream-in-Foam

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sorbitan sesquicaprylate + 7 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Achieve a clear and refreshed complexion Lierac Double Cleanser Cream-in-Foam , a lightweight and luxurious makeup remover.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, coconut acid, potassium cetyl phosphate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sorbitan sesquicaprylate, sucrose cocoate, triethanolamine) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.3–5.2%
Sorbitan sesquicaprylateEffect: High~4.1–5%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.1–3.7%
Sucrose cocoateEffect: High~1.3–1.6%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.65–1%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.65–1%
Coconut acidEffect: High~0.55–0.85%
Potassium cetyl phosphateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.35–0.6%
Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.45–0.7%
Exfoliation
Side benefit the brand mentions · Glycolic acid, Lactic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Performing a dual cleanse above and below the skin surface, the foaming cleanser works to eliminate impurities, excess oil and bacteria from deep within pores to smooth and refine the skin texture.”
Source: Lookfantastic CA

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.

Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn 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~0.3–0.55%
Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn 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)~0.45–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Carica papaya fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.3–5.2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.1–1.3%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Glycolic acidAn 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 acidHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.15–0.3%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.1–3.7%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.65–1%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.55–0.8%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~0.45–0.65%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenicMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Potassium cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Ananas sativus fruit extractA 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 skinMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.05%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
Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic3/5~0.35–0.65%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~4.6–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitan sesquicaprylate~4.1–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.3–5.2%
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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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~3.1–3.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Polyacrylate-33~1.8–2.2%
Formula
Glycerin~1.6–2%
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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Sucrose cocoate~1.3–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Parfum~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium chloride~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Triethanolamine~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Cetyl alcohol~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Caprylyl glycol~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Propylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Coconut acid~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Lactic acid~0.45–0.65%
Under-dosedIrritant · 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)

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Cetyl stearate~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Isostearyl isostearate~0.35–0.65%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

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Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Stearic acid~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Tetrasodium edta~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Propanediol~0.3–0.55%
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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Glycolic acid~0.3–0.55%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationAnti-blemish

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

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Malic acid~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH

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Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%
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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Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Nymphaea alba flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Carica papaya fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Chlorphenesin~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ci 17200~0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Sorbitan sesquicaprylate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Polyacrylate-33, Glycerin, Sucrose cocoate, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Triethanolamine, Cetyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Propylene glycol, Coconut acid, Lactic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl stearate, Isostearyl isostearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Stearic acid, Tetrasodium edta, Propanediol, Glycolic acid, Malic acid, Tocopherol, Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, Sodium hyaluronate, Nymphaea alba flower extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ci 17200

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