THE FACE SHOP Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser For Acne-Prone Skin
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Lauric acidWorks well
“Washes away dead skin cell and excess sebum to prevent formation of acne”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
CleansingMyristic acid, Stearic acid + 9 moreCan be harsh
“Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser For Acne-Prone Skin”
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.
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Myristic acid~7.9–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 hydroxide~3.1–3.8%
Stearic acid~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPropylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolLauric acid~1.7–2.1%
- 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 acidPeg-8~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Glycol stearate~1.3–1.5%
Glycol distearate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateCera alba~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaGlyceryl stearate se~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePeg-100 stearate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCetearyl alcohol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPanthenol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSalicylic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidCocamidopropyl betaine~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineTrisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.3%
- 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 oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.1–0.2%
- 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 oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilLimonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Citral~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Propylene glycol, Lauric acid, Peg-8, Glycol stearate, Glycol distearate, Cera alba, Glyceryl stearate se, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Panthenol, Salicylic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Trisodium edta, Zingiber officinale root extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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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.
| THE FACE SHOPAmino Clear Foaming Cleanser For Acne-Prone SkinYOUR PRODUCT | sieroDustin Dun Cleansing Foam | Bring greenTea tree cleansing foam | innisfreeBija Trouble Facial Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 91% | 89% |
| Price | — | $38.73 | — | $9.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 14 | 6 of 14 | 7 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Centella Asiatica Extract | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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