Works for
CleansingLauric acid, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Skin Saver Essential Cleansing Foam”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
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?
Irritancy22 strong irritants: Citrus unshiu peel extract, Citrus junos fruit extract + 20 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Lauric acid~6.7–8.2%
- 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 acidDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateMyristic acid~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPotassium hydroxide~2.3–2.8%
Cocamide methyl mea~1.9–2.3%
Glycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium chloride~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/pear juice ferment filtrate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A yeast extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and can help attract water to its upper layers
More about Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrateMonascus/rice ferment~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentSaccharomyces/potato extract ferment filtrate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/water hyacinth ferment~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/rye flour ferment~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/wasabia japonica root ferment extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anti-bacterial compound that works as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus/wasabia japonica root ferment extractSaccharomyces/grape ferment extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus unshiu peel extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus junos fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractMalus domestica fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractMusa sapientum fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Diospyros kaki fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractPrunus persica fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractFicus carica fruit extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractChaenomeles sinensis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eriobotrya japonica leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might be somewhat helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Eriobotrya japonica leaf extractPrunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractRubus idaeus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractLycium chinense fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phaseolus angularis seed extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panicum miliaceum seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hemerocallis fulva flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extractMorus bombycis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Perilla frutescens leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractIpomoea batatas extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kjellmaniella gyrata extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Raphanus sativus root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica rapa leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractNelumbo nucifera root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allium cepa bulb extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractSesamum indicum seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractGinkgo biloba nut extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Actinidia polygama fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Grifola frondosa fruiting body extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate sebum production in skin
More about Grifola frondosa fruiting body extractPrunus salicina fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Akebia quinata extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Crataegus cuneata fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Houttuynia cordata extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia princeps leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sasa veitchii leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glechoma hederacea extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- 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 extractEquisetum arvense extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractCassia tora seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Taraxacum officinale leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allium sativum bulb extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractBeta vulgaris root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractHelianthus annuus seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lentinus edodes extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plantago major seed extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cichorium intybus root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Platycodon grandiflorus root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium bergamia leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lippia citriodora leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractOcimum basilicum leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a frangrance. Can be irritating. Might have some anti-bacterial properties
More about Ocimum basilicum leaf extractMelissa officinalis extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractThymus vulgaris leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Thymus vulgaris leaf extractRehmannia chinensis root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractAcer palmatum leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geranium robertianum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Schizonepeta tenuifolia extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractTrichosanthes kirilowii root extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extractCucumis sativus extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Spinacia oleracea leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Spinacia oleracea leaf extractCodonopsis lanceolata extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractAcorus calamus root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia japonica leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica leaf extractLactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractRosa canina fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractAspalathus linearis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractPolyglutamic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidPanthenol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolMethylpropanediol~0.2–0.4%
Tetrasodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Lauric acid, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Cocamide methyl mea, Glycerin, Potassium chloride, Lactobacillus/pear juice ferment filtrate, Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate, Monascus/rice ferment, Lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Saccharomyces/potato extract ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/water hyacinth ferment, Lactobacillus/rye flour ferment, Lactobacillus/wasabia japonica root ferment extract, Saccharomyces/grape ferment extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Citrus junos fruit extract, Malus domestica fruit extract, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Diospyros kaki fruit extract, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, Eriobotrya japonica leaf extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Phaseolus angularis seed extract, Panicum miliaceum seed extract, Hemerocallis fulva flower extract, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Morus bombycis leaf extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Ipomoea batatas extract, Kjellmaniella gyrata extract, Raphanus sativus root extract, Brassica rapa leaf extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Nelumbo nucifera root extract, Allium cepa bulb extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Ginkgo biloba nut extract, Actinidia polygama fruit extract, Grifola frondosa fruiting body extract, Prunus salicina fruit extract, Akebia quinata extract, Crataegus cuneata fruit extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Sasa veitchii leaf extract, Glechoma hederacea extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Cassia tora seed extract, Taraxacum officinale leaf extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Allium sativum bulb extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Beta vulgaris root extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Lentinus edodes extract, Plantago major seed extract, Cichorium intybus root extract, Platycodon grandiflorus root extract, Mentha piperita flower/leaf/stem extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia leaf extract, Lippia citriodora leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum leaf extract, Melissa officinalis extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris leaf extract, Rehmannia chinensis root extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Acer palmatum leaf extract, Geranium robertianum extract, Schizonepeta tenuifolia extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Trichosanthes kirilowii root extract, Anemarrhena asphodeloides root extract, Cucumis sativus extract, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Codonopsis lanceolata extract, Centella asiatica extract, Acorus calamus root extract, Camellia japonica leaf extract, Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Polyglutamic acid, Panthenol, Methylpropanediol, Tetrasodium edta, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Limonene
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| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $16.00 | $3.72 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 16 | 3 of 16 | 3 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Aspartic Acid | Glycol Stearate | Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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