Skinfood Rice Brightening Scrub Foam

Skinfood Rice Brightening Scrub Foam

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“This mild powder cleanser features Black Sugar and natural fruit enzymes to gently cleanse the skin while exfoliating and smoothing skin texture.”
Source: Skinfood

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate se, glycol distearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-40 stearate, 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: cocamidopropyl betaine

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~7.9–9.7%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2–2.4%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~2–2.4%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.7–2.1%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1–1.2%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.6–0.9%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.55–0.8%
Peg-40 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.55–0.8%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Rice Brightening Scrub Foam”
Source: Skinfood

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
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 13 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~2–2.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~7.9–9.7%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~3–3.7%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1–1.2%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Honey extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Lens esculenta fruit extractA plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lackingMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractA plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf waterTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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 comedogenic3/5~7.9–9.7%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1–1.2%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.6–0.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Myristic acid~7.9–9.7%
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~4–4.9%
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~3–3.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Sucrose~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

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Palmitic acid~2–2.4%
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~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2–2.4%
Irritant · 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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Oryza sativa bran water~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might be somewhat helpful for attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lauric acid~1–1.2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

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

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Hydrated silica~1.1–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying
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Glyceryl stearate se~0.6–0.9%
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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Peg-14m~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Peg-40 stearate~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycol distearate~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium chloride~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Panthenol~0.45–0.65%
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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Disodium edta~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Honey extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Chenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Lens esculenta fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking

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Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · 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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Yogurt extract~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Aloe barbadensis leaf water~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Citric acid~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Sucrose, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Oryza sativa bran water, Lauric acid, Hydrated silica, Glyceryl stearate se, Peg-14m, Peg-40 stearate, Glycol distearate, Sodium chloride, Panthenol, Disodium edta, Honey extract, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Yogurt extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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