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Sulfate-Free Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam
face foam cleanser
innisfree
face foam cleanser
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Take the skin testA hydrating cleansing foam with green tea and a moisturizing amino acid complex that whisks away dirt and visible impurities without overly stripping skin
Sulfate-Free Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam is a lightweight foam cleanser from innisfree, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 25 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
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, Propanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Butylene Glycol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Lauric Acid, Aspartic Acid and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract.
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.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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. 2 ingredients on the label have not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
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.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
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.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dodecanoic acid
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Stearic acid
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Syrups, hydrolysed starch. A complex combination obtained by the hydrolysis of cornstarch by the action of acids or enzymes. It consists primarily of d-glucose, maltose and maltodextrins
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aspartic acid
21st 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
22nd 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)
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
24th 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)
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 25 ingredients on the label.
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Dissolves and carries everything else
Forms a film that slows water loss
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Tetradecanoic acid
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dodecanoic acid
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Potassium hydroxide
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Stearic acid
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ethylene distearate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dodecyl(2-hydroxy-3-sulphonatopropyl)dimethylammonium
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Propenaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-(2-propenyl)-, chloride, polymer with 2-propenoic acid
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucose homopolymer, dodecyl ether
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium chloride
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-Glutamic acid, N-coco acyl derivs., disodium salts
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Syrups, hydrolysed starch. A complex combination obtained by the hydrolysis of cornstarch by the action of acids or enzymes. It consists primarily of d-glucose, maltose and maltodextrins
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Pine, Pinus densiflora, Pinaceae
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium metaphosphate
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aspartic acid
21st 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
22nd 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)
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
24th 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)
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acorus Calamus Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Sweet Flag, Acorus calamus L., Araceae
These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.
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GLYCERIN, MYRISTIC ACID, LAURIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARIC ACID, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PALMITIC ACID, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, LAURYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, PROPANEDIOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-22, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH, PINUS DENSIFLORA LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE, ARGININE, ASPARTIC ACID, GLUTAMIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ACORUS CALAMUS ROOT EXTRACT.
-Squeeze a pea-size amount onto palms. -Work cleanser into a rich lather. -Gently massage onto a wet face, then rinse with lukewarm water. -Use AM and PM
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.
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.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
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.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, first step.
It lists 25 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
innisfree, a brand based in Korea.
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