MERBLISS Homme Active Shaving & Foam Cleanser
Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Palmitic acid + 6 moreCan be harsh
“A multi-tasking cleanser especially designed for men leaves skin refreshed and purified.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Salix nigra bark extractWorks well
“Featuring Black Willow Tree Peel Extract to remove dead skin cells for soften skin.”
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: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Lauric acid + 2 moreWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract + 3 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%
Myristic acid~6.2–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium hydroxide~3.1–3.7%
Propylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- 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 glycolPalmitic acid~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidLauric acid~1.5–1.8%
- 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 acidPeg-100 stearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateGlyceryl stearate~1–1.2%
- 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-75~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
More about Peg-75Salicylic acid~0.55–0.85%
- 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-39~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-39Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Parfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPoloxamer 184~0.5–0.75%
Bht~0.45–0.65%
Butylene glycol~0.4–0.65%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.65%
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractAmaranthus caudatus seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.6%
- 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 lecithinFicus carica fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extractCentella asiatica extract~0.4–0.6%
- 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 extractCeramide 3~0.3–0.6%
- 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 3Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHouttuynia cordata extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractDisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Glyceryl glucoside~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideSalix nigra bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractBorago officinalis extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita extract~0.3–0.5%
Laurus nobilis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Pentylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPyrus malus fruit extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractMonarda didyma leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Propylene glycol, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Lauric acid, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-75, Salicylic acid, Polyquaternium-39, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Poloxamer 184, Bht, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ficus carica fruit extract, Centella asiatica extract, Ceramide 3, Phenoxyethanol, Houttuynia cordata extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Disodium edta, Glyceryl glucoside, Salix nigra bark extract, Borago officinalis extract, Mentha piperita extract, Laurus nobilis leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Monarda didyma leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Limonene
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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.
| MERBLISSHomme Active Shaving & Foam CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | sieroDustin Dun Cleansing Foam | ElishacoyTetraforce Cleanser | Bring greenTea tree cleansing foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 97% | 93% |
| Price | — | $38.73 | $11.92 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 12 of 15 | 13 of 15 | 8 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Ceramide Np | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 28 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
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