TONYMOLY Intense Care Gold 24K Snail Foam Cleanser
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CleansingMyristic acid, Lauric acid + 7 moreCan be harsh
“Intense Care Gold 24K Snail Foam Cleanser”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 8 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%
Myristic acid~6.3–7.8%
- 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 GlycerinSnail secretion filtrate~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
More about Snail secretion filtratePotassium hydroxide~2.3–2.8%
Lauric acid~2–2.4%
- 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 acidLauramide dea~1.6–1.9%
Beeswax~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 BeeswaxStearic acid~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCocamidopropyl betaine~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlyceryl stearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-200~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trihydroxystearin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinGlycol distearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearatePolysorbate 20~0.5–0.75%
Polyquaternium-7~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Peg-100 stearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateGold~0.45–0.65%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.35–0.6%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- 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 oilCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pinus sylvestris leaf oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil from pine tree. Can be irritating
More about Pinus sylvestris leaf oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilColloidal gold~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl heptapeptide-9~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl heptapeptide-9Rh-oligopeptide-2~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Volcanic ash extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng callus culture extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sasa quelpaertensis extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Viscum album extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morus bombycis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia princeps extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties
More about Artemisia princeps extractOpuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractCitrus unshiu fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Saccharomyces ferment~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- 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 extractCentella asiatica extract~0.4–0.65%
- 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 extractSoleirolia soleirolii extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propolis extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractCoptis chinensis root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties
More about Coptis chinensis root extractZanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractUsnea barbata extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pulsatilla koreana extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglutamic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidTitanium dioxide~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideMica~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about Mica1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Sodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Tetrasodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Ci 77491~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Limonene~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 LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Snail secretion filtrate, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Lauramide dea, Beeswax, Stearic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-200, Trihydroxystearin, Glycol distearate, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-7, Peg-100 stearate, Gold, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Pinus sylvestris leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Colloidal gold, Acetyl heptapeptide-9, Rh-oligopeptide-2, Volcanic ash extract, Panax ginseng callus culture extract, Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, Sasa quelpaertensis extract, Viscum album extract, Morus bombycis leaf extract, Artemisia princeps extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Citrus unshiu fruit extract, Saccharomyces ferment, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Soleirolia soleirolii extract, Propolis extract, Coptis chinensis root extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Usnea barbata extract, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Polyglutamic acid, Titanium dioxide, Mica, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium chloride, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium edta, Ci 77491, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| TONYMOLYIntense Care Gold 24K Snail Foam CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | VILLAGE 11 FACTORYMoisture Cleansing Foam | Skin Inc Supplement BarSkin Revival Infusion Cleanser | PYUNKANG YULCleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | — | $14.20 | — | $9.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 18 | 8 of 18 | 10 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Sodium Polyacrylate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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