MCoBeauty Salicylic Foaming Face Cleanser - single
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Glycolic acidWorks well
“The MCoBeauty SALICYLIC FOAMING FACE CLEANSER is a potent, chemical exfoliating blemish-fighting gel to foam face cleanser that dissolves excess oil and pore-clogging dirt, makeup and sunscreen.”
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, salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Glycolic acidWorks well
“Unclogs pores, preventing new breakouts and heals existing pimples”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Coco-betaineCleanses gently
“Product name: Salicylic Foaming Face Cleanser - single”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate) 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: coco-betaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil, CitralMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~10–15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateGlycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-betaine~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineSodium chloride~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSalicylic acid~0.95–1.4%
- 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 acidCymbopogon citratus leaf oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractGlycolic acid~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Glycolic acidCitric acid~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.55%
Citral~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Glycerin, Coco-betaine, Sodium chloride, Salicylic acid, Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Glycolic acid, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citral
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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.
| MCoBeautySalicylic Foaming Face Cleanser - singleYOUR PRODUCT | L'Oréal ParisRevitalift Derm Intensives 3.5% Glycolic Acid Cleansing Gel | Community Sixty-SixDetoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 89% | 88% |
| Price | ≈ $13.72 | $14.99≈ +$1.27 | $15.82≈ +$2.10 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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