Zelens Glacier Foam Renewing Cleanser

Zelens Glacier Foam Renewing Cleanser

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Glacier Foam Renewing Cleanser”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium lauroyl isethionate) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine

Sodium lauroyl isethionateEffect: High~11–14%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.9–7.2%
Exfoliation
Tartaric acid, Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Despite its exfoliating properties, the cleanser avoids the chance of redness and irritation, promoting a youthful glow.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product might help exfoliate the skin with tartaric acid, lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract, but These ingredients is not the most effective.

Tartaric acidEffect: MediumAn AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels~2–2.4%
Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extractEffect: LowAn enzyme-based exfoliant~2.4–3%
Anti-blemish
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Not delivered
What the product description says
“The thorough yet gentle cleanser works to remove dirt and grime from your pores, lessening the risk of breakouts and blemishes.”
Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~0.65–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit extract
Medium risk
We flagged 14 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~5.9–7.2%est.
Perilla frutescens leaf extractUsed as a fragrance for its mint-like smellHigh~1.3–1.6%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.95–1.15%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extractAn enzyme-based exfoliantMedium~2.4–3%est.
Tartaric acidAn AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levelsMedium~2–2.4%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~1.6–1.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.1–1.3%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.65–1%est.
Vitis vinifera leaf extract—Medium~0.55–0.85%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Sodium dehydroacetateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium lauroyl isethionate~11–14%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.9–7.2%
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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Succinic acid~3.3–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract~2.4–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneExfoliation

An enzyme-based exfoliant

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Tartaric acid~2–2.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationAnti-oxidationMoisturizing

An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels

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Pyrus malus fruit extract~1.6–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Perilla frutescens leaf extract~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell

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Citric acid~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Vitis vinifera leaf extract~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine

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Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Succinic acid, Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract, Tartaric acid, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Citric acid, Citrus limon fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Vitis vinifera leaf extract, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium dehydroacetate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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