Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Micro Tea Powder Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hydrogenated lecithin, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl glutamate) 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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Betaine salicylate, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 2 moreWorks well
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: betaine salicylate, capryloyl salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Betaine salicylate, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 2 moreMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Gardenia florida fruit extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Zea mays starch~44–54%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchSodium cocoyl isethionate~9.2–11.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSodium lauroyl glutamate~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateDiglycerin~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinProtease~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinGardenia florida fruit extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractDextrin~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinWater~1.1–1.4%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilBetaine salicylate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
More about Betaine salicylateCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGluconolactone~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.5–0.75%
Centella asiatica extract~0.55–0.85%
- 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 extractButylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 glycolVitis vinifera seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oil1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.65%
Glycerin~0.4–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinMadecassoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideHouttuynia cordata extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAsiaticoside~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideHydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.25–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.05–0.15%
- 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 acidSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerPotassium hyaluronate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Zea mays starch, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Diglycerin, Protease, Maltodextrin, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Dextrin, Water, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Betaine salicylate, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Citric acid, Gluconolactone, Microcrystalline cellulose, Centella asiatica extract, Butylene glycol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Madecassoside, Houttuynia cordata extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Stearic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Potassium hyaluronate
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| MEDI-PEELMicro Tea Powder CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Real BarrierPorebium Powder Wash | ManyoOur Vegan Heartleaf Cica Cleansing Foam | KaneboSuisai Beauty Clear Powder Wash N Line Friends BT21 Edition x 32 | |
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| Match | — | 48% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | $12.60 | — | — | $25.50+$12.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 20 | 3 of 20 | 3 of 20 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Potassium Cocoate | Methicone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 38 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2Allergic contact dermatitis from gardenia fruitpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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