Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam

Isntree

Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam

face foam cleanser

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Dry
56%
Combination (dry)
56%
Balanced
85%
Combination (oily)
85%
Oily
85%

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The Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam is a gentle cleanser that leaves the skin feeling hydrated. Crafted with utmost care, this cleanser boasts a slightly acidic formulation that ensures your skin's natural balance is preserved while providing a refreshing cleanse. This cleanser uses eight types of Hyaluronic Acid work harmoniously to create a moisture shield, preserving vital hydration after cleansing. It is also enriched with amino acids, which not only moisturizes but also enhance skin texture, leaving the skin velvety smooth and soft. With a low pH that mimics healthy skin, this cleanser effectively purifies, restoring the delicate balance of oil and moisture for a revitalized, radiant complexion.

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

4
AHA Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Full Ingredients

57 total
WATER SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE GLYCERIN SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE GLYCOL DISTEARATE POTASSIUM COCOATE POTASSIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER Hyaluronic acid HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE POTASSIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid BUTYLENE GLYCOL ECLIPTA PROSTRATA LEAF EXTRACT LAMINARIA JAPONICA EXTRACT AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS SEED EXTRACT CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT FICUS CARICA FRUIT EXTRACT ULMUS DAVIDIANA ROOT EXTRACT 1,2-HEXANEDIOL GLYCINE SERINE GLUTAMIC ACID ASPARTIC ACID LEUCINE ALANINE ARGININE LYSINE ISOLEUCINE PHENYLALANINE PROLINE THREONINE TYROSINE VALINE HISTIDINE CYSTEINE METHIONINE DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE BETA-GLUCAN PANTHENOL Vitamin B5 (panthenol) CERAMIDE NP Ceramides HYDROGENATED LECITHIN FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES ALLANTOIN ORYZA SATIVA BRAN EXTRACT PENTYLENE GLYCOL SODIUM CHLORIDE HYDROXYACETOPHENONE CITRIC ACID AHA DISODIUM EDTA POLYQUATERNIUM-39 DECYLENE GLYCOL ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

About Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam

Overview

Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam is a lightweight foam cleanser from Isntree. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 57 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, Sodium Hyaluronate and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, 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, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Potassium Cocoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta-glucan and Panthenol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily 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, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

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 essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 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
  • 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 35 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 19 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 11 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing 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
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

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

Hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sodium Acetylhyaluronate

Hydration Anti-Aging
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt

Butylene Glycol

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract

20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of Amaranthus caudatus L., Amaranthaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration
Centella Asiatica Extract

21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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

Soothing 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 Moderate

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.

Supporting ingredients (48)

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

Water Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Glycerin Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Glycol Distearate Potassium Cocoate Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate Caprylyl/capryl Glucoside Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Butylene Glycol Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract Laminaria Japonica Extract Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Ficus Carica Fruit Extract Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract 1,2-hexanediol Glycine Serine Glutamic Acid Aspartic Acid Leucine Alanine Arginine Lysine Isoleucine Phenylalanine Proline Threonine Tyrosine Valine Histidine Cysteine Methionine Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Beta-glucan Hydrogenated Lecithin Fructooligosaccharides Allantoin Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Pentylene Glycol Sodium Chloride Hydroxyacetophenone Disodium Edta Polyquaternium-39 Decylene Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

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

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: Glycol Distearate, Potassium Cocoate. 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 57 ingredients on the label.

12
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

9
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

8
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

7
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

6
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

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 Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate 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.

Fatty acids, coco, 2-sulfoethyl esters, 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 Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. It conforms generally to the formula

5 Glycol Distearate Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Ethylene distearate

6 Potassium Cocoate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Potassum salt of coconut acid

7 Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate 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.

8 Caprylyl/capryl Glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

D-Glucopyranose, oligomers, decyl octyl glycosides

9 Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

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
10 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

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

Hydration
11 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives

12 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
13 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
14 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sodium Acetylhyaluronate

Hydration Anti-Aging
15 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
16 Potassium Hyaluronate Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt

17 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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
18 Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Eclipta prostrata L., Compositae

19 Laminaria Japonica Extract Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Laminaria Japonica Extract is an extract of the Japan Kelp/Seaweed, Laminaria japonica, Laminariaceae

20 Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of Amaranthus caudatus L., Amaranthaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration
21 Centella Asiatica Extract Soothing
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Surfactant, Plant extract

21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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
22 Ficus Carica Fruit Extract Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Fig, Ficus carica L., Moraceae

23 Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
24 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

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

25th 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
26 Serine
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.

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
27 Glutamic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

27th 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
28 Aspartic Acid
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.

Aspartic acid

Hydration Soothing
29 Leucine
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.

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
30 Alanine
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.

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
31 Arginine
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.

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
32 Lysine
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.

L-Lysine

Hydration Anti-Aging
33 Isoleucine
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.

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

Hydration
34 Phenylalanine
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.

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
35 Proline
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.

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
36 Threonine
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.

2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
37 Tyrosine
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.

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

38 Valine
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.

2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid

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

39th 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
40 Cysteine Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

40th 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
41 Methionine
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

41st 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
42 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

42nd 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
43 Beta-glucan
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.

beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains

Soothing Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2018, pages 1, 101-1, 107
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, September 2017, pages 1-48
  • Phytotherapy Research, February 2014, pages 159-166
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-52
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, February 2007, pages 167-170
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2005, page 292
44 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
45 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

45th 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
46 Hydrogenated Lecithin Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

46th 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
47 Fructooligosaccharides Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Fructooligosaccharides are oligosaccharides produced enzymatically from sugar beets and consist chiefly of kestose, nystose and fructosyl nystose

Hydration
48 Allantoin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing

48th 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
49 Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract is the extract of the bran of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae

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

50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
51 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium chloride

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

52nd 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
53 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

53rd 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

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

54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

55 Polyquaternium-39 Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenamide, polymer with N, N-dimethyl-N-2-propenyl-2-propen-1-aminium chloride and 2-propenoic acid

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

56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Decanediol

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

57th 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

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam?

WATER, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, POTASSIUM COCOATE, POTASSIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE, CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ECLIPTA PROSTRATA LEAF EXTRACT, LAMINARIA JAPONICA EXTRACT, AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS SEED EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, FICUS CARICA FRUIT EXTRACT, ULMUS DAVIDIANA ROOT EXTRACT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCINE, SERINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, ASPARTIC ACID, LEUCINE, ALANINE, ARGININE, LYSINE, ISOLEUCINE, PHENYLALANINE, PROLINE, THREONINE, TYROSINE, VALINE, HISTIDINE, CYSTEINE, METHIONINE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, BETA-GLUCAN, PANTHENOL, CERAMIDE NP, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, ALLANTOIN, ORYZA SATIVA BRAN EXTRACT, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, POLYQUATERNIUM-39, DECYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN.

What are the active ingredients in Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam?

SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, PANTHENOL, CERAMIDE NP, CITRIC ACID.

How do I use Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam?

Apply a proper amount of cleanser to the face and massage gently in light circular motions. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

What skin types is Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam good for?

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

Is Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam 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 Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam fungal acne safe?

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

Can I use Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam 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 Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam fragrance free?

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

Does Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam contain alcohol?

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

Is Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam silicone free?

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

Does Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam?

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 Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam have?

It lists 57 ingredients, of which 9 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam?

Isntree.

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