Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Stearic acid + 8 moreCleanses gently
“Bifesta Facial Wash . 3 Types”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capric acid, caprylic acid, glyceryl stearate, lauramidopropyl betaine, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, polyglyceryl-3 caprylate, polysorbate 65, stearic acid) 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.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.1–0.25%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“The Clear version exfoliates with citrus peel extract.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.6–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMyristic acid~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidStearic acid~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidLauric acid~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidPalmitic acid~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidMaltitol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MaltitolCellulose~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePolysorbate 65~0.9–1.1%
Polyquaternium-7~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Edta~0.55–0.8%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Lactic acid~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 acidSodium pca~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPolyglyceryl-3 caprylate~0.4–0.65%
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilButylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 glycolPeg-6~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-6Caprylic acid~0.3–0.6%
Capric acid~0.3–0.6%
Potassium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.2–0.4%
Cocos nucifera oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilArginine~0.2–0.4%
- 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 ArginineCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilPeg-8~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Peg-6~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-6Lauramidopropyl betaine~0.6–0.9%
Peg-32~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidLauramidopropyl betaine~0.55–0.8%
Lactic acid~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 acidElaeis guineensis extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.05%
- 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 ArginineIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Stearic acid, Lauric acid, Palmitic acid, Maltitol, Cellulose, Glyceryl stearate, Polysorbate 65, Polyquaternium-7, Edta, Methylparaben, Lactic acid, Sodium pca, Polyglyceryl-3 caprylate, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Butylene glycol, Peg-6, Caprylic acid, Capric acid, Unknown, Potassium hydroxide, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Arginine, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Peg-8, Peg-6, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Peg-32, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Unknown, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Lactic acid, Elaeis guineensis extract, Unknown, Arginine, Unknown
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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.
| MandomBifesta Facial Wash - 3 TypesYOUR PRODUCT | PRIORI SkincareGentle Cleanser LCA fx110 | SimpleSmoothing Gel Cleanser with 5% AHA and Hyaluronic Acid | GallinéePrebiotic Cleansing Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 47% | 47% |
| Price | — | $41.11 | $19.87 | $17.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 16 | 4 of 16 | 3 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Panthenol | Titanium Dioxide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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