Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Stearic acid + 12 moreCleanses gently
“Mild Whip Pore Cleansing Foam”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (arachidic acid, c12-13 pareth-23, c12-13 pareth-3, cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate, glycol distearate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lauric acid, myristic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, peg-100 stearate, stearic acid, trideceth-12) 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
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
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 + 1 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Myristic acid~6.8–8.3%
- 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~3.1–3.8%
Stearic acid~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSorbitol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolLauric acid~1.7–2.1%
- 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 acidGlycol distearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearatePalmitic acid~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCocamidopropyl betaine~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineNardostachys jatamansi rhizome/root extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica leaf extract~0.6–0.9%
- 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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractCamellia japonica flower extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractLavandula angustifolia extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractNymphaea alba flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractMonarda didyma leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCodium tomentosum extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria japonica extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractMacrocystis pyrifera extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Enteromorpha compressa extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Gelidium cartilagineum extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSalicylic acid~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acidPropylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 glycolGlyceryl stearate~0.35–0.65%
- 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 stearateSodium chloride~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePropanediol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolArachidic acid~0.45–0.65%
Polyquaternium-7~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Butylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 glycolC12-13 pareth-23~0.45–0.65%
C12-13 pareth-3~0.3–0.55%
Oleic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidTrideceth-12~0.3–0.55%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPeg-100 stearate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDivinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalIngredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Sorbitol, Lauric acid, Glycol distearate, Palmitic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Nardostachys jatamansi rhizome/root extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Camellia japonica flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Nymphaea alba flower extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Monarda didyma leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Codium tomentosum extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Enteromorpha compressa extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Citric acid, Salicylic acid, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium chloride, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Propanediol, Arachidic acid, Polyquaternium-7, Butylene glycol, C12-13 pareth-23, C12-13 pareth-3, Oleic acid, Trideceth-12, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-100 stearate, Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional
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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.
| NARDMild Whip Pore Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | VILLAGE 11 FACTORYAC Skin Solution Cleansing Foam | SKIN 1004.TEA-TRICA BHA FOAM | innisfreeVolcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 96% | 96% | 94% |
| Price | — | $13.10 | $13.50 | $4.11 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 12 of 20 | 9 of 20 | 9 of 20 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Centella Asiatica Extract | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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