No7 Beautiful Skin Foaming Cleanser - Normal to Oily
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Beautiful Skin Foaming Cleanser .”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil) 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, decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana water + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineDecyl glucoside~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium chloride~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilAlcohol~1.4–2.1%
- 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 AlcoholCitric acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPeg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate~1–1.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHamamelis virginiana water~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterParfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium methylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Sodium citrate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium pca~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.8%
- 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 acetateAscorbyl glucoside~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideTetrasodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Magnesium pca~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Magnesium pcaDipropylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolZinc pca~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaPotassium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Manganese pca~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Often used as a part of an ingredient complex Physiogenyl together with Sodium PCA, Magnesium PCA and Zinc PCA. The manufacturer claims that it does more than attracting water, but there is no evidence or studies supporting this claim
More about Manganese pcaPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside, Sodium chloride, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Alcohol, Citric acid, Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Parfum, Sodium methylparaben, Sodium citrate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium pca, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Tetrasodium edta, Magnesium pca, Dipropylene glycol, Zinc pca, Potassium hydroxide, Manganese pca, Potassium sorbate, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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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.
| No7Beautiful Skin Foaming Cleanser - Normal to OilyYOUR PRODUCT | PayotPerfecting Foaming Gel | e.l.f. CosmeticsMini Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser | Oh K!SOS Oil Balancing Mousse Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $32.30 | $7.00 | $15.91 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Coconut Acid | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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