THE FACE SHOP Herb Day 365 Master Blending Foaming Cleanser Mungbean & Mugwort

THE FACE SHOP Herb Day 365 Master Blending Foaming Cleanser Mungbean & Mugwort

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Stearic acid + 7 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Herb Day 365 Master Blending Foaming Cleanser Mungbean & Mugwort”
From product name

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.

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~7.3–8.9%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.8–3.4%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~2–2.4%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.6–2%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.6–2%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.4–1.7%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.95–1.15%
Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~0.75–1.1%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.6–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Parfum, Lilium candidum flower extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 22 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.6–2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Prunus persica fruit extractA fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.6–0.9%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower extractA plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
Centaurea cyanus flower extractA plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Lilium candidum flower extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractA berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.05%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~7.3–8.9%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2.3–2.8%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~2–2.4%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.6–2%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–0.7%est.
Punica granatum extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effectiveMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Ficus carica fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effectMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Solanum melongena fruit extractEggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effectMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Secale cereale seed extractRye seed extract. Helps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.2–0.4%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 comedogenic3/5~7.3–8.9%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~2–2.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Myristic acid~7.3–8.9%
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~4–4.8%
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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Stearic acid~2.8–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Potassium hydroxide~2.3–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Lauric acid~2–2.4%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

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

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Glycol distearate~1.6–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polysorbate 20~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.6–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Glyceryl stearate~0.95–1.15%
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

More about Glyceryl stearate
Peg-100 stearate~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Parfum~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Disodium edta~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Butylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
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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Prunus persica fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating

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Aspalathus linearis extract~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Borago officinalis extract~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Centaurea cyanus flower extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals

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Lilium candidum flower extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract
Punica granatum extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

More about Punica granatum extract
Prunus avium fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Ficus carica fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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 extract
Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

More about Solanum melongena fruit extract
Panicum miliaceum seed extract~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Secale cereale seed extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Rye seed extract. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

More about Benzyl benzoate
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Ingredient list view

Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Glycol distearate, Polysorbate 20, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Parfum, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, Prunus persica fruit extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Aspalathus linearis extract, Borago officinalis extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Lilium candidum flower extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Punica granatum extract, Prunus avium fruit extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Panicum miliaceum seed extract, Secale cereale seed extract, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool

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