Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Stearic acid + 9 moreCan be harsh
“Coconut Cleansing Foam”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Carica papaya fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Myristic acid~7.3–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlycerin~4–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinStearic acid~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPotassium hydroxide~2.3–2.8%
Sodium laureth sulfate~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCitric acid~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium carbonate~1.4–1.8%
Glyceryl stearate~1.2–1.4%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateLauric acid~0.75–1.1%
- 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 acidCocamidopropyl betaine~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium chloride~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlycol distearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateCocamide mea~0.45–0.7%
Tea-cocoyl alaninate~0.55–0.8%
Phenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcellulosePolyquaternium-7~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Cocos nucifera fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extract1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCocos nucifera water~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Bht~0.2–0.4%
Cocos nucifera oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilButylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycolAnthemis nobilis flower water~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sapindus mukorossi fruit extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Honey extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractGossypium herbaceum extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractOlea europaea leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium laureth sulfate, Citric acid, Sodium carbonate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Lauric acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Glycol distearate, Cocamide mea, Tea-cocoyl alaninate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium benzoate, Disodium edta, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Cocos nucifera water, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Sodium metabisulfite, Bht, Cocos nucifera oil, Butylene glycol, Anthemis nobilis flower water, Carica papaya fruit extract, Sapindus mukorossi fruit extract, Honey extract, Gossypium herbaceum extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Olea europaea leaf extract
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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.
| SCINICCoconut Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | PhilosophyNature In A Jar Agave Cleanser | VILLAGE 11 FACTORYMoisture Cleansing Foam | THE FACE SHOPRice Water Bright Cleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | $14.20 | $8.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 15 | 7 of 15 | 10 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Jojoba Oil | Phytosphingosine | Oryza Sativa Bran Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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