Benton AC BHA Foam Cleansing

Benton

AC BHA Foam Cleansing

face foam cleanser

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
62%
Combination (dry)
62%
Balanced
92%
Combination (oily)
78%
Oily
78%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Elevate your cleansing routine with the Benton AC BHA Foam Cleansing, a powerhouse formula designed to thoroughly purify and rejuvenate your skin. Infused with exfoliating agents like BHA, AHA, LHA, and PHA, this pH-balanced foam cleanser goes beyond the surface, effectively removing dirt, impurities, and excess sebum while unclogging pores for a smoother texture. The addition of triple hyaluronic acid ensures your skin stays hydrated and well-nourished throughout the cleansing process, making it suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Enriched with 0.5% BHA and various soothing ingredients, including Cica, tea tree oil, and botanical extracts, this cleanser provides a refreshing and cooling effect, addressing excess sebum to minimize acne recurrence. The cruelty-free formulation, free from PEGS, sulfates, ethanol, artificial fragrance, and mineral oil, creates a light and soft foam, making it ideal for combination and oily skin types. Unleash the purifying potential of this dermatologically tested foam cleanser for a renewed and balanced complexion.

Key Insights

Benefits

8
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing

Active Ingredients

4
AHA BHA PHA Hyaluronic acid

About AC BHA Foam Cleansing

Overview

AC BHA Foam Cleansing is a lightweight foam cleanser from Benton. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 43 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Acetobacter/bacillus/lactobacillus/saccharomyces/streptococcus/fruit/leaf/imperata Cylindrica Root/seed/broccoli/eriocephalus Punctulatus/mistletoe/acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylates Crosspolymer/alpha-glucan/betaine/butylene Glycol/epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside/glycereth-26/glycerin/glucosyl Ceramide/glucosyl Hesperidin/hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid/maltodextrin/panthenol/sclerotium Gum/tromethamine/xanthan Gum Ferment Filtrate and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Acetobacter/bacillus/lactobacillus/saccharomyces/streptococcus/fruit/leaf/imperata Cylindrica Root/seed/broccoli/eriocephalus Punctulatus/mistletoe/acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylates Crosspolymer/alpha-glucan/betaine/butylene Glycol/epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside/glycereth-26/glycerin/glucosyl Ceramide/glucosyl Hesperidin/hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid/maltodextrin/panthenol/sclerotium Gum/tromethamine/xanthan Gum Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Potassium Cocoate, Acetobacter/bacillus/lactobacillus/saccharomyces/streptococcus/fruit/leaf/imperata Cylindrica Root/seed/broccoli/eriocephalus Punctulatus/mistletoe/acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylates Crosspolymer/alpha-glucan/betaine/butylene Glycol/epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside/glycereth-26/glycerin/glucosyl Ceramide/glucosyl Hesperidin/hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid/maltodextrin/panthenol/sclerotium Gum/tromethamine/xanthan Gum Ferment Filtrate, Allantoin and Centella Asiatica Extract.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • Several soothing ingredients
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 6 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Contains ingredients usually flagged for review during pregnancy

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Anti-Aging 15 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Hydration 10 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Soothing 10 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Anti-Acne 2 ingredients

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Blackhead Reducing 2 ingredients

    Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Smooths Bumpy Skin 1 ingredient

    Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches

Does not target

Oil Control Pore Minimizer

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Salicylic acid

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Blackhead Reducing

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract is an extract of the root bark of the Elm, Ulmus davidiana, Ulmaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Pueraria lobata, Fabacea

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the fermentation product of Lactococcus

Anti-Aging
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium Acetylhyaluronate

Hydration Anti-Aging

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing High

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (6)

Supporting ingredients (37)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Aqua Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate Glycerin Dipropylene Glycol Coco-glucoside Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Potassium Cocoate Acetobacter/bacillus/lactobacillus/saccharomyces/streptococcus/fruit/leaf/imperata Cylindrica Root/seed/broccoli/eriocephalus Punctulatus/mistletoe/acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylates Crosspolymer/alpha-glucan/betaine/butylene Glycol/epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside/glycereth-26/glycerin/glucosyl Ceramide/glucosyl Hesperidin/hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid/maltodextrin/panthenol/sclerotium Gum/tromethamine/xanthan Gum Ferment Filtrate 1,2-hexanediol Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Butylene Glycol Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract Pueraria Lobata Root Extract Lactococcus Ferment Lysate Saccharomyces Ferment Allantoin Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Centella Asiatica Extract Centella Asiatica Root Extract Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Asiaticoside Madecassoside Madecassic Acid Asiatic Acid Ethylhexylglycerin Hydroxyacetophenone Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Tromethamine Sodium Chloride Phenylpropanol Sodium Levulinate Levulinic Acid

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Essential oils

    Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Cleanse" step.

  • Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
  • Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Contains Salicylic Acid, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Potassium Cocoate, Acetobacter/bacillus/lactobacillus/saccharomyces/streptococcus/fruit/leaf/imperata Cylindrica Root/seed/broccoli/eriocephalus Punctulatus/mistletoe/acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylates Crosspolymer/alpha-glucan/betaine/butylene Glycol/epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside/glycereth-26/glycerin/glucosyl Ceramide/glucosyl Hesperidin/hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid/maltodextrin/panthenol/sclerotium Gum/tromethamine/xanthan Gum Ferment Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 43 ingredients on the label.

9
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

7
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

7
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

6
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

5
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

4
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

4
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

3
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Aqua Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Water

Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

l-Alanine, N-coco-acyl derivatives, sodium salts

3 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
4 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

5 Coco-glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Coco-Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of coconut alcohol with glucose.

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Disodium N-2-(N-(2-carboxymethoxyethyl)-N-carboxymethylamino)ethylcocamide

7 Potassium Cocoate Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Potassum salt of coconut acid

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

This is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the fruits of Citrus unshiu , Cornus officinalis , Euterpe oleracea , Fragaria ananassa (strawberry), Lycium chinense (lycium), Prunus mume (mume), Prunus salicina (plum), Pyrus malus (apple), Rosa canina , Rubus idaeus (raspberry), Schizandra chinensis (schizandra), Vaccinium angustifolium (blueberry), Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry), and Vitis vinifera (grape); the leaves of Allium tuberosum , Cymbopogon schoenanthus , Lactuca scariola sativa (lettuce), Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary), Spinacia oleracea (spinach), Thymus vulgaris (thyme), and Vaccinium myrtillus ; the roots of Imperata cylindrica ; the seeds of Glycine max (soybean), Hordeum distichon (barley), Oryza sativa (rice), Phaseolus angularis , and Phaseolus radiatus ; the whole plants, Brassica oleracea (broccoli), Eriocephalus punctulatus and Viscum album (mistletoe); Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alpha-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glucosyl Ceramide, Hesperidin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Maltodextrin, Panthenol, Sclerotium Gum, Tromethamine, and Xanthan Gum, by the microorganisms Acetobacter , Bacillus , Lactobacillus , Saccharomyces , and Streptococcus.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Exfoliant, Preservative

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Salicylic acid

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Blackhead Reducing
10 scientific references
  • Experimental Dermatology, July 2019, pages 786-794
  • European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, June 2019, pages 1-70
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, April 2018, pages 245-251
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2017, pages 55-58
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2015, pages 455-461
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, November 2010, pages 135-142
  • Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, September 2008, pages 170-176
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, April 2007, pages 651-663
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2000, pages 21-52
  • Seminars in Dermatology, December 1990, pages 305-308
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

12 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
13 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract is an extract of the root bark of the Elm, Ulmus davidiana, Ulmaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract is an extract of the needles of the Swamp Pine, Pinus palustris, Pinaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Pueraria lobata, Fabacea

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the fermentation product of Lactococcus

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Saccharomyces Ferment is obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium Acetylhyaluronate

Hydration Anti-Aging
24 Allantoin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • Chemistry Series, March 2020, pages 7-21
  • Molecules, June 2019, pages 1-33
  • European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 68-78
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2017, Volume 76, Issue 2, Supplement 1
  • Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
  • Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication
  • https://wwwaccessdatafdagov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearchcfm?CFRPart=347&showFR=1
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzoic acid, 2-octanoyloxy-

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt

Soothing Dark Spot Fading
8 scientific references
  • How to Care for Red, Sensitive Skin
  • 7 Best Products for Sensitive Skin
  • Skincare Tips for Calming Redness
  • Skin-Soothing Ingredients
  • How the Paula’s Choice CALM Collection Works
  • The Best Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin
  • The Best Ways to Treat Acne and Sensitive Skin
  • Skin Care for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Surfactant, Plant extract

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Phytomedicine, April 2018, pages 110–119
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2017, pages 311–315
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jan-Feb 2016, pages 27–33
  • Postepy Dermatologii I, February 2013, pages 46–49
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010, pages 546–556
  • Scientific Reports, June 2021, ePublication
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Centella Asiatica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

30 Asiaticoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-

Anti-Aging Soothing
31 Madecassoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, pH adjuster

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid

Smooths Bumpy Skin Evens Skin Tone Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
36 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering tops and leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is the oil distilled from the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae

39 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

40 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium chloride

41 Phenylpropanol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3-Phenylpropan-1-ol; Phenethyl carbinol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium 4-oxovalerate

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Natural Microbiology, December 2017, pages 1, 624-1, 634
  • Journal of Food Science, June 2008, pages M230-M244
  • Lebenson Wiss Technology, December 2004, pages 865–871
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

4-Oxovaleric acid

Anti-Aging

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in AC BHA Foam Cleansing?

AQUA, SODIUM COCOYL ALANINATE, GLYCERIN, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, POTASSIUM COCOATE, ACETOBACTER/BACILLUS/LACTOBACILLUS/SACCHAROMYCES/STREPTOCOCCUS/FRUIT/LEAF/IMPERATA CYLINDRICA ROOT/SEED/BROCCOLI/ERIOCEPHALUS PUNCTULATUS/MISTLETOE/ACRYLATES C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER/ALPHA-GLUCAN/BETAINE/BUTYLENE GLYCOL/EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATYL GLUCOSIDE/GLYCERETH-26/GLYCERIN/GLUCOSYL CERAMIDE/GLUCOSYL HESPERIDIN/HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID/MALTODEXTRIN/PANTHENOL/SCLEROTIUM GUM/TROMETHAMINE/XANTHAN GUM FERMENT FILTRATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SALICYLIC ACID, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, ULMUS DAVIDIANA ROOT EXTRACT, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, PINUS PALUSTRIS LEAF EXTRACT, OENOTHERA BIENNIS FLOWER EXTRACT, PUERARIA LOBATA ROOT EXTRACT, LACTOCOCCUS FERMENT LYSATE, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, ALLANTOIN, CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA ROOT EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT, ASIATICOSIDE, MADECASSOSIDE, MADECASSIC ACID, ASIATIC ACID, LACTOBIONIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL, TROMETHAMINE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PHENYLPROPANOL, SODIUM LEVULINATE, LEVULINIC ACID.

What are the active ingredients in AC BHA Foam Cleansing?

SALICYLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, LACTOBIONIC ACID.

How do I use AC BHA Foam Cleansing?

Dispense a small amount and lather well. Gently massage onto wet face, avoiding the eye and mouth areas. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

What skin types is AC BHA Foam Cleansing good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is AC BHA Foam Cleansing good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is AC BHA Foam Cleansing fungal acne safe?

6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Potassium Cocoate, Acetobacter/bacillus/lactobacillus/saccharomyces/streptococcus/fruit/leaf/imperata Cylindrica Root/seed/broccoli/eriocephalus Punctulatus/mistletoe/acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylates Crosspolymer/alpha-glucan/betaine/butylene Glycol/epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside/glycereth-26/glycerin/glucosyl Ceramide/glucosyl Hesperidin/hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid/maltodextrin/panthenol/sclerotium Gum/tromethamine/xanthan Gum Ferment Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use AC BHA Foam Cleansing while pregnant?

It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.

Is AC BHA Foam Cleansing fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does AC BHA Foam Cleansing contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is AC BHA Foam Cleansing silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does AC BHA Foam Cleansing contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil.

Is AC BHA Foam Cleansing paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with AC BHA Foam Cleansing?

It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply AC BHA Foam Cleansing?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does AC BHA Foam Cleansing have?

It lists 43 ingredients, of which 6 are recorded as actives.

Who makes AC BHA Foam Cleansing?

Benton.

Brand
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