Shiseido Gentle Force Cleansing Foam

Shiseido Gentle Force Cleansing Foam

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Stearic acid + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Gentle Force Cleansing Foam”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cera alba, glyceryl stearate se, myristic acid, palmitic acid, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, stearic acid) 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

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~3.8–5.7%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.4–2.1%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1–1.6%
Cera albaEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~0.5–1.15%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.4–0.9%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 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~0.4–0.9%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~3.8–5.7%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1.3–2%est.
Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 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 comedogenic3/5~3.8–5.7%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.4–0.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Myristic acid~3.8–5.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Glycerin~3.3–4.9%
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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Sorbitol~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Peg-32~1.9–2.8%
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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Potassium hydroxide~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Stearic acid~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Palmitic acid~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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2-alkyl-n-carboxymethyl-n-hydroxyethylimidazolinium betaine
Not recognized
Isostearin polyoxyethylene glyceryl acid
Not recognized
Glyceryl stearate se~0.4–0.9%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Cera alba~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Polyquaternium-6~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Ingredient list view

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Peg-32, Potassium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Unknown, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate se, Cera alba, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Polyquaternium-6

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