Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Potassium cocoyl glycinate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“5.5 Cleansing Foam EX”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, palmitic acid, potassium cocoate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, 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: coco-betaine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 3 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%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~9.8–12%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol~3.2–3.9%
Potassium cocoyl glycinate~2.3–2.9%
Stearic acid~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCoco-betaine~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betainePotassium cocoate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoateCitric acid~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium chloride~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSaccharide hydrolysate~0.6–0.85%
Fructooligosaccharides~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesParfum~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPullulan~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanPeg-90m~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.45–0.65%
Palmitic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidDisodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneTrehalose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseAllantoin~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinLactobacillus ferment lysate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateMaltodextrin~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinButylene glycol~0.1–0.15%
- 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 glycolTheobroma cacao extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Stearic acid, Coco-betaine, Potassium cocoate, Citric acid, Potassium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Saccharide hydrolysate, Fructooligosaccharides, Parfum, Pullulan, Peg-90m, 1,2-hexanediol, Palmitic acid, Disodium edta, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Trehalose, Allantoin, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Maltodextrin, Butylene glycol, Theobroma cacao extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | $2.71 | $10.50 | $17.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Sodium Hyaluronate | Centella Asiatica Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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