Dr.Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser

Dr.Althea

Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser

face foam cleanser

Added Last edited

Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
59%
Combination (dry)
59%
Balanced
89%
Combination (oily)
81%
Oily
81%

See how this fits your skin

Take the skin test and I'll show you how suitable this product is for you.

Take the skin test
42
Ingredients
3
Benefits
2
Actives
Find Dupes

The Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser is a gentle, low pH cleanser that kills bacteria while protecting acne-prone skin. Containing 17 different types of Amino-acid, it cleanses any impurities while revitalizing and strengthening the skin. It builds up water barriers around the skin so that the skin stays hydrated even after cleansing. The soft foam is a UFD -200nm nano-size foam which allows it to penetrate deep into the pores and effectively cleanses any make-up remains in the skin.

Key Insights

Benefits

3
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
Ceramides Hyaluronic acid

Risks

1
Allergen

Full Ingredients

42 total
WATER COCO-GLUCOSIDE GLYCERIN DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE BUTYLENE GLYCOL 1,2-HEXANEDIOL SODIUM COCOYL APPLE AMINO ACIDS SODIUM CHLORIDE POTASSIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE HEXYLENE GLYCOL POTASSIUM COCOATE POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN DISODIUM EDTA TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL OIL SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid PERILLA OCYMOIDES SEED EXTRACT GLYCINE BAMBUSA VULGARIS WATER SERINE GLUTAMIC ACID ASPARTIC ACID LEUCINE ALANINE LYSINE ARGININE TYROSINE PHENYLALANINE PROLINE VALINE THREONINE ISOLEUCINE HISTIDINE CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE CYSTEINE METHIONINE BISABOLOL HYDROGENATED LECITHIN CERAMIDE NP Ceramides PHYTOSTERYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

About Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser

Overview

Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser is a lightweight foam cleanser from Dr.Althea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 42 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, Butylene Glycol and Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids and Ethylhexylglycerin.

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, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. 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
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 2 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

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

  • Hydration 24 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 13 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 5 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

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.

Water

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

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Glycerin

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
Butylene Glycol

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

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
Ethylhexylglycerin

14th 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
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

18th 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
Glycine

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

Glycine

Hydration
Serine

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

2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid

Hydration Anti-Aging
Glutamic Acid

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

(S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid

Hydration
Aspartic Acid

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

Aspartic acid

Hydration Soothing
Leucine

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

L-Leucine

Hydration
Alanine

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

Alanine

Anti-Aging Hydration
Lysine

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

L-Lysine

Hydration Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

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

Hydration Very 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 None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

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 (2)

Supporting ingredients (40)

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

Water Coco-glucoside Glycerin Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Butylene Glycol 1,2-hexanediol Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids Sodium Chloride Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate Hexylene Glycol Potassium Cocoate Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Ethylhexylglycerin Disodium Edta Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract Glycine Bambusa Vulgaris Water Serine Glutamic Acid Aspartic Acid Leucine Alanine Lysine Arginine Tyrosine Phenylalanine Proline Valine Threonine Isoleucine Histidine Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Cysteine Methionine Bisabolol Hydrogenated Lecithin Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

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

    Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel 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

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

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
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Potassium Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate. 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 42 ingredients on the label.

8
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

4
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

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 Water 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.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Coco-glucoside Surfactant
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.

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

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

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

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

5 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

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

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
6 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

7 Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium salt of the condensation product of coconut acid chloride and the amino acids isolated from apple juice

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

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium chloride

9 Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

10 Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

L-Glutamic acid, N-coco acyl derivs., monosodium salts

11 Hexylene Glycol Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

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

2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol

12 Potassium Cocoate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Potassum salt of coconut acid

13 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

13th 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)

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

14th 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
15 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

16 Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

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

L-Aspartic Acid, N, N-bis(zarboxylatomethyl )-L-glutamate; Tetrasodium N,N-bis(carboxylatomethyl)-L-glutamate

17 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Citrus Sinensis Oil,Orange Oil,Orange oil terpeneless (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) (RIFM),Orange peel oil, sweet (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) (RIFM),Orange Yu (JPN)

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

18th 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
19 Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

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

Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of the Perilla, Perilla ocymoides L., Lamiaceae

20 Glycine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

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

Glycine

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527, ePublication
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2009, pages 327-345
21 Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Bambusa Vulgaris Water is an aqueous solution of the stem of distillate obtained from the Bamboo, Bambusa vulgaris, Poaceaea

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

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

2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, December 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2009, pages 327-345
23 Glutamic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

(S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Malaysian Applied Biology, May 2018, pages 113–117
  • Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, April 2014, pages 153-158
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2013, pages 41S-64S
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, June 2003, pages 1, 023-1, 029
24 Aspartic Acid
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Aspartic acid

Hydration Soothing
25 Leucine
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.

L-Leucine

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
26 Alanine
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Alanine

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, December 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527
  • Marine Drugs, March 2018, ePublication
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2009, pages 327-345
27 Lysine
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

L-Lysine

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

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

L-Arginine

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Biobased Surfactants (Second Edition), 2019, pages 413-445
  • Scientific Reports, February 2016, pages 1-10
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-35
  • Journal of Advanced Research, July 2010, pages 169–177
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2005, page 139
  • Wound Repair and Regeneration, November-December 2003, pages 419-423
29 Tyrosine
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid

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

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

3-Phenyl-L-alanine

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • https://pubchemncbinlmnihgov/compound/Phenylalanine
  • https://wwwsciencedirectcom/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/phenylalanine
  • Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, July 2018, pages 709-718
  • British Journal of Dermatology, June 2012, pages 16-19
31 Proline
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, December 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2009, pages 327-345
32 Valine
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.

2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid

Hydration Soothing
33 Threonine
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-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid

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

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

L-Isoleucine; DL-allo-Isoleucine; 2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid

Hydration
35 Histidine Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

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

Histidine

Anti-Aging Soothing
36 Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
37 Cysteine Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

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

L-Cysteine

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
38 Methionine
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

DL-methionine

Anti-Aging Hydration
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
39 Bisabolol Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Soothing

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

(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2019, pages 299-303
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2017, pages 24S-25S
  • Cutis, November 2015, pages 337-342
  • Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 2014, pages 173-181
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, October 2011, pages 2580-2585
40 Hydrogenated Lecithin Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
41 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
42 Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
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.

N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-glutamic acid, phytosterols and 2-octyl-1-dodecanol ester

Hydration

People also compare

Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.

Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser

Dr. Althea

Shares 13 key ingredients with Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate

Sensitive Bubble Relaxing Clean

Ilso

Shares 12 key ingredients with Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser: Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glycine

Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser?

WATER, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SODIUM COCOYL APPLE AMINO ACIDS, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE, SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM COCOATE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PERILLA OCYMOIDES SEED EXTRACT, GLYCINE, BAMBUSA VULGARIS WATER, SERINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, ASPARTIC ACID, LEUCINE, ALANINE, LYSINE, ARGININE, TYROSINE, PHENYLALANINE, PROLINE, VALINE, THREONINE, ISOLEUCINE, HISTIDINE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CYSTEINE, METHIONINE, BISABOLOL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, CERAMIDE NP, PHYTOSTERYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE.

What are the active ingredients in Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser?

SODIUM HYALURONATE, CERAMIDE NP.

How do I use Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser?

Dispense a desired amount. Apply thoroughly onto dry skin. Thoroughly rinse off with lukewarm water.

What skin types is Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser 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 Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser 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 Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser fungal acne safe?

2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Potassium Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser fragrance free?

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

Does Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser contain alcohol?

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

Is Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser silicone free?

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

Does Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil.

Is Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser have?

It lists 42 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser?

Dr.Althea.

Brand
Dr.Althea

Reviews

0 total

Log in to leave a review.

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.