May Island 7 Days Secret Centella Cica Cleansing Foam
Works for
CleansingPalmitic acid, Stearic acid + 4 moreCan be harsh
“7 Days Secret Centella Cica Cleansing Foam”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Chrysanthellum indicum extract + 1 more — 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~40–60%
Palmitic acid~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium laureth sulfate~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium hydroxide~1.7–2.5%
Myristic acid~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidLauric acid~1.3–1.9%
- 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 acidCocamide mea~0.95–1.4%
Propylene glycol~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCentella asiatica extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateParfum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumChrysanthellum indicum extract~0.15–0.7%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can be used as a fragrance. Contains multiple chemical compounds, some of which are frequent irritants and allergens
More about Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractMelaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSalicylic acid~0.05–0.15%
- 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 acidIngredient list view
Water, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Myristic acid, Lauric acid, Cocamide mea, Propylene glycol, Centella asiatica extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Parfum, Chrysanthellum indicum extract, Propylparaben, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Salicylic acid
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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.
| May Island7 Days Secret Centella Cica Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | skintificNiacinamide Brightening Cleanser Face Wash | esfolioRed Ginseng Cleansing Foam | Pretty skinHyaluronic Cream Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 45% | 45% |
| Price | — | $18.90 | $9.99 | $10.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Allantoin | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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