Works for
CleansingStearic acid, Myristic acid + 7 moreCan be harsh
“Pore Refine Deep Cleansing Foam”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Carica papaya fruit water + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinStearic acid~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMyristic acid~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPalmitic acid~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPotassium hydroxide~1.9–2.3%
Dipropylene glycol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolKaolin~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinLauric acid~1.2–1.5%
- 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~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCocamidopropyl betaine~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateCharcoal powder~0.7–1.1%
Sodium chloride~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlyceryl stearate~0.5–0.7%
- 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~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateParfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylene/sodium acrylate copolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Carica papaya fruit water~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Butylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 glycolAlcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholFructooligosaccharides~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesSaccharide hydrolysate~0.25–0.45%
1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Hedera helix extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Hedera helix extractPullulan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanGentiana lutea root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractAchillea millefolium extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractArtemisia absinthium extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arnica montana flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydrolyzed collagen~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Hydrolyzed collagenPropylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 hyaluronate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBeta-glucan~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Dipropylene glycol, Kaolin, Lauric acid, Glyceryl stearate se, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Charcoal powder, Sodium chloride, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Parfum, Ethylene/sodium acrylate copolymer, Disodium edta, Carica papaya fruit water, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide hydrolysate, 1,2-hexanediol, Hedera helix extract, Pullulan, Gentiana lutea root extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Artemisia absinthium extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed collagen, Propylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Beta-glucan, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| MizonPore Refine Deep Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | Pretty skinHyaluronic Cream Foam | VILLAGE 11 FACTORYMoisture Cleansing Foam | BARULABBlack Clay Cleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 46% | 45% |
| Price | — | $10.70 | $14.20 | $13.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 17 | 12 of 17 | 9 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Phytosphingosine | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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