MEDIHEAL Pore-Clean Care Cleansing Foam EX

MEDIHEAL Pore-Clean Care Cleansing Foam EX

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Palmitic acid + 7 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Pore-Clean Care Cleansing Foam EX”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamide dea, cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate, glycol distearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-100 stearate, 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

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~4.3–5.3%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~2.8–3.4%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.4–2.9%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.7–2%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.2–1.5%
Cocamide deaEffect: High~0.95–1.15%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.75–1.1%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.55–0.8%
Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~0.55–0.85%
Anti-blemish
Lauric acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract
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What the product description says
“This cleansing foam from Mediheal unclogs pores and removes impurities for smooth and clean skin.”
Source: Yesstyle

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Lauric acidEffect: LowHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.7–2%
Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan 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~0.2–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Carica papaya fruit extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.2–1.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.25–0.5%est.
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractPlant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smellHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Fomes officinalis extractA fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skinHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~4.3–5.3%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1.9–2.3%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.7–2%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.75–1.1%est.
Benzyl glycolHelps dissolve other ingredients and preserve productsMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Vitis vinifera fruit extractA 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 seedsMedium~0.25–0.4%est.
Polygonum cuspidatum root extractA plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the productMedium~0.25–0.4%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.3–5.3%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.7–2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~5.2–6.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Myristic acid~4.3–5.3%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Palmitic acid~2.8–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Stearic acid~2.4–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Potassium hydroxide~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Lauric acid~1.7–2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Butylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Beeswax~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Cocamide dea~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycol distearate~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.2–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Glyceryl stearate~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Charcoal powder~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Benzyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products

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Parfum~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium chloride~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Dipropylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Carica papaya fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Disodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Diospyros kaki leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Carthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Coffea arabica seed extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Polygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product

More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extract
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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

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Castanea crenata shell extract~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Fomes officinalis extract~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin

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Urea~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingExfoliation

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

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Alcohol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Propylene glycol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

More about Propylene glycol
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Butylene glycol, Beeswax, Cocamide dea, Glycol distearate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Charcoal powder, Benzyl glycol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium chloride, Dipropylene glycol, Carica papaya fruit extract, Disodium edta, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Fomes officinalis extract, Urea, Alcohol, Propylene glycol

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