lookATME Bubble Purifying Foaming Cleanser Charcoal

lookATME Bubble Purifying Foaming Cleanser Charcoal

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Ammonium laureth sulfate + 3 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“A foam cleanser gently removes dirt and excess oil inside the pores to keep your skin refreshing.”
Source: Yesstyle

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.

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~9.5–11.7%
Ammonium laureth sulfateEffect: High~4.2–5.1%
Polysorbate 80Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2.3–2.8%
Ceteth-25Effect: High~0.3–0.55%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.1–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Mentha piperita extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 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~9.5–11.7%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Mentha piperita extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.7–1.05%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.6–0.9%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05%est.
Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.3–1.6%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05%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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Cocamidopropyl betaine~9.5–11.7%
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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Glycerin~4.1–5%
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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Ammonium laureth sulfate~4.2–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polysorbate 80~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Dipropylene glycol~1.8–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Charcoal powder~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Portulaca oleracea extract~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract~1.2–1.4%
Formula
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Mentha piperita extract~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Carbon black~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ceteth-25~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Propylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
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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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Disodium edta~0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

More about Disodium edta
Parfum~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Ammonium laureth sulfate, Polysorbate 80, Dipropylene glycol, Charcoal powder, Portulaca oleracea extract, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Mentha piperita extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbon black, Ceteth-25, Propylene glycol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Disodium edta, Parfum

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