MEDIHEAL Intensive Pore Clean Cleansing Foam
Works for
CleansingStearic acid, Lauric acid + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Intensive Pore Clean Cleansing Foam”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, peg-100 stearate, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Retinyl palmitate + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Stearic acid~8–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinLauric acid~3.3–4%
- 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 acidPotassium hydroxide~2.4–2.9%
Myristic acid~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidCocamidopropyl betaine~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCharcoal powder~1.6–2%
Dipropylene glycol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlyceryl stearate~1–1.3%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.65–1%
Butylene glycol~0.6–0.85%
- 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 glycolPropylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 glycolSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Urea~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaCarica papaya fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fomes officinalis extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin
More about Fomes officinalis extractIris florentina root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc sulfate~0.2–0.35%
Retinyl palmitate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateParfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Lauric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Myristic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Charcoal powder, Dipropylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium benzoate, Urea, Carica papaya fruit extract, Unknown, Fomes officinalis extract, Iris florentina root extract, Zinc sulfate, Retinyl palmitate, Parfum, Disodium edta, Iron oxides
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| MEDIHEALIntensive Pore Clean Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | MISSHATime Revolution Brightening Care Whipping Foam Cleanser | A'PIEUMadecassoside Cleansing Foam | THE FACE SHOPRice Water Bright Cleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | — | $10.71 | $8.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 11 | 8 of 11 | 7 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassoside | Oryza Sativa Bran Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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