Mizon Deep Cleansing Foam

Mizon Deep Cleansing Foam

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Palmitic acid, Stearic acid + 6 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Deep Cleansing Foam”
Source: Lila Beauty

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, palmitic acid, peg-100 stearate, stearic acid, xanthan gum) 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

Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~3.4–5.1%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.5–3.7%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~2.1–3.1%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.7–2.5%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~1.4–2.1%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.35–0.8%
Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~0.35–0.85%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 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~1.7–2.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~1–1.6%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.2–0.8%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.3%est.
Snail secretion filtrateTypically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare productsMedium~0.05–0.25%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
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~2.1–3.1%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.4–2.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
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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Palmitic acid~3.4–5.1%
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~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Lauric acid~2.1–3.1%
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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Potassium hydroxide~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Myristic acid~1.4–2.1%
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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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.7–2.5%
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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Jojoba esters~1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Beeswax~0.85–1.3%
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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Peg-32~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium bicarbonate~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate the product pH

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Xanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium chloride~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Glyceryl stearate~0.35–0.8%
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~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hydrolyzed collagen~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ci 15985~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Snail secretion filtrate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Benzyl benzoate~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Lauric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Myristic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Jojoba esters, Beeswax, Peg-32, Sodium bicarbonate, Xanthan gum, Sodium chloride, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Disodium edta, Parfum, Hydrolyzed collagen, Ci 15985, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Ci 19140, Benzyl salicylate, Ci 42090, Snail secretion filtrate, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Sodium hyaluronate

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