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TAEKO Cleansing Foam
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TAEKO Cleansing Foam

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Stearic acid + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cleansing Foam”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, sodium methyl lauroyl taurate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, 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.

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~7.6–11.4%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.2–3.2%
Sodium methyl lauroyl taurateEffect: High~1.8–2.6%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.3–2%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.95–1.45%
Sodium stearoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~7.6–11.4%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2.7–4.1%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~7.6–11.4%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~0.95–1.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Myristic acid~7.6–11.4%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Glycerin~3.6–5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Potassium hydroxide~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Stearic acid~2.2–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate~1.8–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glyceryl stearate~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Lauric acid~0.95–1.45%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Butylene glycol~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Sucrose~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Alcaligenes polysaccharides~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate, Glyceryl stearate, Lauric acid, Butylene glycol, Sucrose, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Alcaligenes polysaccharides

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosaceancbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
  5. 5
    Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent modelresearchgate.net
  6. 6
    Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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