COSRX Calming Foam Cleanser

COSRXCalming Foam CleanserIngredients

COSRX Calming Foam Cleanser is a product from Cleansers category with 20 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Salicylic Acid. The product is made by CosRX.

Calming Foam Cleanser provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing and 7 more.

Organic score: 20% natural vs 70% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Stearic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
4
Myristic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
5
PEG-32
Binding, Humectant, Solvent
6
Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering agent
7
Palmitic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
8
Lauric Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant

All the Positive

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BHA [1]: Salicylic Acid
Softening 6: Glycerin, Stearic Acid, PEG-32, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cocoate
Moisturizing 5: Glycerin, Stearic Acid, PEG-32, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing 5: PEG-32, Lauramide Dea, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoate, Salicylic Acid
Antiseptic 3: Lauric Acid, Potassium Cocoate, Salicylic Acid

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Lauric Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cocoate
PEG
PEG
2 components
PEG-32#5
PEG-100 Stearate#10

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Palmitic Acid#7
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 4
Salicylic Acid#16Stearic Acid#3Myristic Acid#4Lauric Acid#8Glyceryl Stearate SE#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#16

Detailed view

COSRX Calming Foam Cleanser

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#3Stearic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.

#4Myristic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

#5PEG-32

Origin: chemical
Role: Binding, Humectant, Solvent
Moisturizing
Cleansing
Softening
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Skin Signal
2023 - 2024

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