suppinsan kyoto japan Kome Awa Face Wash Cream
Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Stearic acid + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Dense foam removes dirt and makeup firmly.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, lauric acid, lauryl glucoside, myristic acid, 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: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Lavandula angustifolia oilMedium 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%
Myristic acid~7.1–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidStearic acid~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinLauric acid~2.4–2.9%
- 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 acidDiglycerin~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinSorbitol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolBentonite~1.4–1.8%
Butylene glycol~1.2–1.4%
- 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 glycolBetaine~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineOryza sativa starch~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trehalose~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseDecyl glucoside~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideLauryl glucoside~0.6–0.9%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSea silt~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Silkworm extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fragaria ananassa fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractEriobotrya japonica leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might be somewhat helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Eriobotrya japonica leaf extractPinus densiflora extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.1–0.15%
Glycine soja seed extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractIngredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Unknown, Lauric acid, Diglycerin, Sorbitol, Bentonite, Butylene glycol, Betaine, Oryza sativa starch, Trehalose, Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sea silt, Biosaccharide gum-1, Silkworm extract, Fragaria ananassa fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Eriobotrya japonica leaf extract, Pinus densiflora extract, Unknown, Oryza sativa bran extract, Glycine soja seed extract
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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.
| suppinsan kyoto japanKome Awa Face Wash CreamYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilBrightness Creamy Cleanser Niacinamide | NeocutisNeo-Cleanse Gentle Skin Cleanser | CliniqueFoaming Facial Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | $21.46 | $40.00 | $28.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Glyceryl Stearate Se | Urea |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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