TONYMOLY Timeless Ferment Snail Foam Cleanser
Works for
CleansingCeteareth-6 olivate, Carbomer + 4 moreCan be harsh
“Rid your skin of makeup and pore-clogging impurities with the Ferment Snail Foam Cleanser from TONYMOLY, the Korean beauty brand that’s taken the cosmetic world by storm.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Beta-glucan + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.8–7.1%
- 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 glycolNiacinamide~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCeteareth-6 olivate~2.6–3.1%
Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinPeg/ppg-17/6 copolymer~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated polydecene~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneEthylhexyl olivate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl olivateCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateDicaprylyl carbonate~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonatePhenoxyethanol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTromethamine~0.45–0.65%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilGlycereth-26~0.3–0.6%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 alcoholDimethicone~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Snail secretion filtrate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 filtrateMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- 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-100 stearate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateAdenosine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.4%
Coptis japonica root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Coptis japonica root extractCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- 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 oilAlcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pinus sylvestris leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil from pine tree. Can be irritating
More about Pinus sylvestris leaf oilSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilChamaecyparis obtusa water~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Imperata cylindrica root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractOpuntia ficus-indica extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPeg-8~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Centella asiatica extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceBeta-glucan~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Ceteareth-6 olivate, Glycerin, Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, Hydrogenated polydecene, Ethylhexyl olivate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Glycereth-26, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Snail secretion filtrate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Citrus limon peel oil, Coptis japonica root extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Pinus sylvestris leaf oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Opuntia ficus-indica extract, Propanediol, Peg-8, Centella asiatica extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Beta-glucan, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| TONYMOLYTimeless Ferment Snail Foam CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | JUICE TO CLEANSEVinegar Kombucha Vegan Cream | IOPEBio Conditioning Oil in Gel | skintificDamask Rose Brightening Whipped Cream Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 79% | 74% | 74% |
| Price | — | $25.20 | $32.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 16 | 3 of 16 | 3 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Lactobionic Acid | Kaolin | Lauric Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 33 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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