Medicube Azelaic Acid Niacinamide Deep Clean Foam Cleanser
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CleansingMyristic acid, Stearic acid + 11 moreCleanses gently
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate se, hydrogenated lecithin, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, potassium cocoyl glutamate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sorbitan olivate, stearic acid, sucrose stearate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Azelaic acid + 4 moreWorks well
“Targets pigmentation, clogged pores and uneven skin. Suitable for redness & irritation.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid, niacinamide. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Ocimum sanctum leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic7 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale7 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.6–5.6%
- 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 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 acidPotassium hydroxide~2.2–2.7%
Lauric acid~1.9–2.3%
- 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 acidGlyceryl stearate se~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seNiacinamide~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePalmitic acid~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCocamidopropyl betaine~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePotassium cocoyl glycinate~0.65–0.95%
Sorbitan olivate~0.5–0.8%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePotassium cocoyl glutamate~0.45–0.65%
Salicylic acid~0.3–0.6%
- 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 acidPolyquaternium-10~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Sodium chloride~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolyquaternium-7~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilTheobroma cacao extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractFragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ficus carica fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractPrunus persica fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractMusa sapientum fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractAloe barbadensis flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Aloe barbadensis flower extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractPrunus domestica fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract. Might have some antioxidant properties
More about Prunus domestica fruit extractSodium benzoate~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 oilCorallina officinalis extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractAzelaic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Azelaic acidDipeptide-15~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glutathione~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideButylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 glycolAdansonia digitata seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oil1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- 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 lecithinCeramide np~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npHydrogenated phosphatidylcholine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholineCentella asiatica extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 extractSucrose stearate~0.25–0.5%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.4%
- 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 acidHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateDimethylsilanol hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePotassium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide eop~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- 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 hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate dimethylsilanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide ap~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCeramide ns~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide nsSodium 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 hyaluronateAsiaticoside~0.1–0.2%
- 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 AsiaticosideMadecassic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid 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 Madecassic acidMadecassoside~0.05–0.1%
- 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 MadecassosideAsiatic acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid 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 Asiatic acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Glyceryl stearate se, Niacinamide, Palmitic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Sorbitan olivate, Sodium polyacrylate, Potassium cocoyl glutamate, Salicylic acid, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Theobroma cacao extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Prunus domestica fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Cocos nucifera oil, Corallina officinalis extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Azelaic acid, Dipeptide-15, Glutathione, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Adansonia digitata seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ceramide np, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Centella asiatica extract, Sucrose stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium hyaluronate, Ceramide eop, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate dimethylsilanol, Ceramide ap, Ceramide ns, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Madecassoside, Asiatic 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.
| MedicubeAzelaic Acid Niacinamide Deep Clean Foam CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | SkinfixAcne+ 2% BHA Cleanser | Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | — | $10.00 | $7.82 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 39 | 9 of 39 | 8 of 39 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Ceramide As | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: Olay Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Hyaluronic Acid, for Normal Skin, Fragrance-FreeMixa Anti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 49 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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