numbuzin No.3 Rice Enzyme Skin Softening Cleansing Foam

numbuzin No.3 Rice Enzyme Skin Softening Cleansing Foam

Efficacy50/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate + 6 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Buy Numbuzin No.3 Rice Enzyme Skin Softening Cleansing Foam Australia , Korean Skincare”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, hydrogenated lecithin, lauryl betaine, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium lauroyl glutamate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Sodium cocoyl glycinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~3.6–5.4%
Sodium lauroyl glutamateEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. It creates foam~2.3–3.4%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.5–2.3%
Lauryl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.9–1.35%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~0.55–1.3%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.15–0.65%
Hydrogenated lecithinEffect: HighHelps 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.~0.15–0.6%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.05–0.2%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Protease, Lipase and Cellulose melt sebum and dead skin cells.”
Source: Lila Beauty

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
14 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 14 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~0.55–1.3%est.
Sodium cocoyl glycinateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
Sodium lauroyl glutamateUsed as a cleansing agent. It creates foamMedium~2.3–3.4%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.5–2.3%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Lauryl betaineHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Ficus carica fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effectMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Centella asiatica extractA 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.Medium~0.15–0.55%est.
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateHelps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulationsMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Glycerin~22–34%
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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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cellulose~4.9–7.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Sodium cocoyl glycinate~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium lauroyl glutamate~2.3–3.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam

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Kaolin~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

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

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydrated silica~1.4–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying
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Lauryl betaine~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium chloride~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Citric acid~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Polyglycerin-3~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Butylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

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.

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Ficus carica fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect

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Centella asiatica extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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.

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Beta-glucan~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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

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Ceramide np~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

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

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Carbomer~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations

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Ingredient list view

Glycerin, Water, Cellulose, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Kaolin, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrated silica, Lauryl betaine, Sodium chloride, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citric acid, Polyglycerin-3, Hexylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ficus carica fruit extract, Centella asiatica extract, Beta-glucan, Ceramide np, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate

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