Starface Space Wash Foaming Facial Cleanser
Works for
CleansingLauric acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 moreCan be harsh
“Space Wash Foaming Facial Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
1 of 2 community members would buy it again.
If you dont like smell just know... thats the smell of your own face, yuck. Other than that I love it, this cleanser cleared my skin I dont really get acne anymore while using this product. it is hard to find these days not sure is it was discontinued...
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Lauric acid~7.6–9.3%
- 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~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineDecyl glucoside~3.7–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSalix alba extract~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateSodium chloride~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePotassium hydroxide~1.4–1.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~1.1–1.4%
Acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate crosspolymer~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.7–1.05%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl oleate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateCoco-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-glucosideCitric 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 acidPotassium carbonate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractMyristic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidCapric acid~0.3–0.55%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopherol~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 TocopherolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateIngredient list view
Water, Lauric acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside, Salix alba extract, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium chloride, Potassium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate crosspolymer, Glycerin, Glyceryl oleate, Coco-glucoside, Citric acid, Potassium carbonate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Myristic acid, Capric acid, Sodium benzoate, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate
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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.
| StarfaceSpace Wash Foaming Facial CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | KIKO MilanoPure Clean Foam | A-DERMAShower Gel Hydra-Protective | AvèneTriXera Nutrition Nutri-Fluid Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $14.00 | $18.65 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Hexylene Glycol | Oatmeal Extract | Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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