Works for
CleansingSodium palmoyl glutamate, Potassium myristate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Wafood Maid Uji Matcha Enzyme Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (lauramidopropyl betaine, potassium laurate, potassium myristate, sodium lauroyl glutamate, sodium palmoyl glutamate) 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.
ExfoliationMicrocrystalline cellulose, PapainNot delivered
“Gently cleanse and exfoliate your skin with this matcha-infused enzyme face wash.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-blemishCamellia sinensis leaf, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreNot delivered
“Two enzymes decompose sebum stains, cleanly wash away blackheads and keratin plugs in pores, and lead to smooth skin without roughness.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Geranium thunbergii extract, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Talc~26–39%
Microcrystalline cellulose~5–7.5%
Sodium palmoyl glutamate~4.6–7%
Potassium myristate~3–4.5%
Potassium laurate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Potassium laurateMannitol~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolSodium lauroyl glutamate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateCamellia sinensis leaf~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Green tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis leafCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPapain~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainLipase~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme that breaks down and helps remove oil (sebum or other oils). It could damage the skin barrier in the same way that surfactants do
More about LipaseTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateGeranium thunbergii extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and to hide smell of other ingredients
More about Geranium thunbergii extractGlycine soja seed extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractButylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 glycolDextrin~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinLactose~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about LactoseSodium chloride~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideLauramidopropyl betaine~0.5–1.15%
Kaolin~0.15–0.7%
- 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 KaolinSilica~0.15–0.65%
Ultramarines~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesMethylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Talc, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium palmoyl glutamate, Potassium myristate, Potassium laurate, Mannitol, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Camellia sinensis leaf, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Papain, Lipase, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Geranium thunbergii extract, Unknown, Unknown, Glycine soja seed extract, Butylene glycol, Dextrin, Lactose, Sodium chloride, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Kaolin, Silica, Ultramarines, Iron oxides, Methylparaben, Parfum
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| pdcWafood Maid Uji Matcha Enzyme Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | BOTTLE WORKSKIMESHIRO Enzyme Cleansing Powder White | JPS LABOUnlabel Lab Vitamin C Powder Wash | TatchaCleansers The Rice Polish: Calming | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | $12.78 | $9.60−$3.18 | $34.60+$21.82 | $64.17+$51.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 2 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Pullulan | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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