Soap and Glory Fab Pore Foaming Cleanser
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CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 moreCan be harsh
“Fab Pore Foaming Cleanser”
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, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate.
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acidWorks well
“With organic cupuacu bio scrubs, bananas, almond and honey extracts.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acidWorks well
“Fab Pore Foaming Cleanser”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Menthyl lactate + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.4–7.8%
- 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 glycolSodium laureth sulfate~5.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfatePolysorbate 20~2.9–3.5%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium cocoamphoacetate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateGlycerin~1.4–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinHamamelis virginiana water~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterSalicylic acid~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSodium chloride~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Coco-glucoside~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateCitric acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDipropylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolDisodium edta~0.35–0.65%
Menthyl lactate~0.3–0.6%
Parfum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAcacia concinna fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bisabolol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGypsophila paniculata root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Amyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateBalanites aegyptiaca fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Sodium laureth sulfate, Polysorbate 20, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Glycerin, Hamamelis virginiana water, Salicylic acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Citric acid, Dipropylene glycol, Disodium edta, Menthyl lactate, Parfum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Bisabolol, Xanthan gum, Gypsophila paniculata root extract, Amyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Balanites aegyptiaca fruit extract
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Soap and GloryFab Pore Foaming CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Kerstin FlorianFoaming Gel Cleanser | Peter Thomas RothIrish Moor Mud Cleansing Gel | FrezydermAc-Norm Active Foam Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 86% | 86% |
| Price | $17.95 | $48.00+$30.05 | — | $13.37−$4.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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