SCINIC Aqua Whip Cleansing Foam - 3 Types

SCINIC Aqua Whip Cleansing Foam - 3 Types

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Palmitic acid +ย 8ย more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
โ€œAqua Whip Cleansing Foam - 3 Typesโ€
Source: Yesstyle

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.

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.

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~6.3โ€“7.7%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~2.4โ€“2.9%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.1โ€“2.5%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.7โ€“2.1%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.2โ€“1.5%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.95โ€“1.15%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.8โ€“1.2%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.6โ€“0.85%
Capric acidEffect: High~0.45โ€“0.65%
Oleic acidEffect: HighHelps 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~0.45โ€“0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis flower extract + 3 more โ€” patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 25 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.2โ€“1.5%est.
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.3โ€“0.55%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-microbial propertiesHigh~0.25โ€“0.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.3โ€“0.5%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.4โ€“0.6%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.3โ€“0.6%est.
Punica granatum fruit extractA fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant propertiesHigh~0.2โ€“0.4%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1โ€“0.15%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~6.3โ€“7.7%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~3.1โ€“3.8%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.7โ€“2.1%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~1.4โ€“1.8%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.75โ€“1.1%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.8โ€“1.2%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16โ€“0.32%est.
Oleic acidHelps 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 drynessMedium~0.45โ€“0.7%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.3โ€“0.55%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.3โ€“0.55%est.
Glycine soja seed extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.Medium~0.35โ€“0.65%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.4โ€“0.6%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~0.4โ€“0.6%est.
Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extractPlant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.3โ€“0.55%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.3โ€“0.5%est.
Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractA plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.15โ€“0.25%est.
Brassica oleracea italica extractMight have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lackingMedium~0.15โ€“0.25%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0โ€“5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0โ€“5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~6.3โ€“7.7%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.7โ€“2.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45โ€“55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Myristic acid~6.3โ€“7.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Glycerin~4โ€“4.9%
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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Potassium hydroxide~3.1โ€“3.8%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Palmitic acid~2.4โ€“2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Stearic acid~2.1โ€“2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Lauric acid~1.7โ€“2.1%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Peg-8~1.4โ€“1.8%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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1,2-hexanediol~0.75โ€“1.1%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sorbitan olivate~0.95โ€“1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycol distearate~0.8โ€“1.2%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-32~0.6โ€“0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.2โ€“1.5%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.6โ€“0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Polyquaternium-39~0.55โ€“0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Chlorphenesin~0.16โ€“0.32%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium chloride~0.5โ€“0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Arachidonic acid~0.45โ€“0.7%
Formula
Oleic acid~0.45โ€“0.7%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Allantoin~0.3โ€“0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Panthenol~0.35โ€“0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Capric acid~0.45โ€“0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Disodium edta~0.3โ€“0.55%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium benzoate~0.25โ€“0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Butylene glycol~0.3โ€“0.55%
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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Onsen-sui
Not recognized
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3โ€“0.55%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.3โ€“0.55%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract
Rosmarinus officinalis flower extract~0.25โ€“0.5%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-microbial properties

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Oryza sativa bran extract~0.3โ€“0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Glycine soja seed extract~0.35โ€“0.65%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

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Olea europaea fruit extract~0.35โ€“0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.4โ€“0.6%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3โ€“0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemish

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

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Parfum~0.3โ€“0.5%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Centella asiatica extract~0.4โ€“0.6%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces irritationReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-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.

More about Centella asiatica extract
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.4โ€“0.6%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract~0.3โ€“0.55%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties

More about Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.3โ€“0.5%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.3โ€“0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.3โ€“0.6%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Vitis vinifera seed extract~0.25โ€“0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAntibacterial

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

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Musa sapientum fruit extract~0.25โ€“0.45%
Formula
Punica granatum fruit extract~0.2โ€“0.4%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties

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Juglans regia seed extract~0.2โ€“0.35%
Formula
Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.15โ€“0.25%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.15โ€“0.25%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking

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Prunus armeniaca kernel extract~0.15โ€“0.3%
Formula
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.2โ€“0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAnti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1โ€“0.15%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.1โ€“0.2%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Lauric acid, Peg-8, 1,2-hexanediol, Sorbitan olivate, Glycol distearate, Peg-32, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glyceryl caprylate, Polyquaternium-39, Chlorphenesin, Sodium chloride, Arachidonic acid, Oleic acid, Allantoin, Panthenol, Capric acid, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis flower extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Olea europaea fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Parfum, Centella asiatica extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Juglans regia seed extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract

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