Missha

SUPER AQUA ULTRA HYALON FOAMING CLEANSER

face foam cleanser

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
57%
Combination (dry)
57%
Balanced
87%
Combination (oily)
83%
Oily
83%

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A mild, hypoallergenic daily cleanser made with plant-derived surfactants and naturally derived fragrance. Formulated without unnecessary ingredients, it deeply yet gently cleanses, removes impurities and dead skin with Mannitol enzyme, while delivering hydrating Super Aqua to sensitive skin.

Key Insights

Benefits

3
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing

Risks

1
Allergen

Full Ingredients

23 total
WATER STEARIC ACID MYRISTIC ACID GLYCERIN POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE LAURAMIDE DEA SNAIL SECRETION FILTRATE LAURIC ACID BUTYLENE GLYCOL COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE GLYCERYL STEARATE fragrance PHENOXYETHANOL CHLORPHENESIN SODIUM CHLORIDE ADANSONIA DIGITATA SEED EXTRACT SODIUM HYDROXIDE DISODIUM EDTA linallol PALMITIC ACID HYDROXYCITRONELLAL CAPRIC ACID POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

About SUPER AQUA ULTRA HYALON FOAMING CLEANSER

Overview

SUPER AQUA ULTRA HYALON FOAMING CLEANSER is a lightweight foam cleanser from Missha, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 21 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 Cocamidopropyl Betaine, 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, Butylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Water.

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 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.

What is not in it

It does contain fragrance and 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

  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Part of the label has not been matched to our ingredient database yet

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 7 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 3 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 2 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
Stearic Acid

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

Stearic acid

Hydration
Glycerin

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

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
Snail Secretion Filtrate

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

Snail Secretion Filtrate is the product obtained from the filtered secretion of one or more species of snails

Anti-Aging
Lauric Acid

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

Dodecanoic acid

Hydration Soothing
Butylene Glycol

9th 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
Glyceryl Stearate

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

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract

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

Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Monkey Bread Tree or the Baobab, Adansonia digitata L., Bombacaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration 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 None

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

What is and is not in it

Part of this label has not been matched to our ingredient database, so only what is present is listed — no absence is claimed.

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Hydroxycitronellal

  • Essential oils

    Hydroxycitronellal

  • Animal-derived ingredients

    Snail Secretion Filtrate

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)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate. 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 21 ingredients on the label.

8
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

8
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

3
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

3
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

2
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

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 Stearic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Stearic acid

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, May 2019, pages 1-61
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2008, page 310
  • Therapeutics for the Clinician, May 2005, pages 317-324
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2003, pages 559-568
3 Myristic Acid Surfactant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Tetradecanoic acid

4 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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
5 Potassium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

5th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Potassium hydroxide

6 Lauramide DEA Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

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

N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide

7 Snail Secretion Filtrate
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Snail Secretion Filtrate is the product obtained from the filtered secretion of one or more species of snails

Anti-Aging
8 Lauric Acid Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Dodecanoic acid

Hydration Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Dermatologic Therapy, July 2020, pages 1-4
  • IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, June 2020, pages 1-6
  • Biomaterials, October 2009, pages 6, 035-6, 040
  • Journal of the American college of Toxicology, 1987, pages 1-81
  • Tenside Surfactants Detergents, December 1976, pages 313-316
9 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

9th 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
10 Cocamidopropyl Betaine Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

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

1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts

11 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

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

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
12 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

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

2-Phenoxyethanol

13 Chlorphenesin Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

13th 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-(4-chlorophenoxy)-

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

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

Sodium chloride

15 Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract Plant extract
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.

Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Monkey Bread Tree or the Baobab, Adansonia digitata L., Bombacaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
16 Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

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

Sodium hydroxide

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

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

18 Palmitic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

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

Hexadecanoic acid

19 Hydroxycitronellal Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

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

7-Hydroxycitronellal

Allergen
20 Capric Acid Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Decanoic acid

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

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

Potassium chloride

Not yet matched to our database

These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.

fragrance linallol

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in SUPER AQUA ULTRA HYALON FOAMING CLEANSER?

WATER, STEARIC ACID, MYRISTIC ACID, GLYCERIN, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, LAURAMIDE DEA, SNAIL SECRETION FILTRATE, LAURIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ADANSONIA DIGITATA SEED EXTRACT, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, PALMITIC ACID, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CAPRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE.

How do I use SUPER AQUA ULTRA HYALON FOAMING CLEANSER?

After your initial cleanse, take a small amount of this product onto wet hands and work into a lather. Gently massage over your entire face, then rinse off completely with lukewarm water.

What skin types is SUPER AQUA ULTRA HYALON FOAMING CLEANSER 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 SUPER AQUA ULTRA HYALON FOAMING 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 SUPER AQUA ULTRA HYALON FOAMING CLEANSER fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use SUPER AQUA ULTRA HYALON FOAMING 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 SUPER AQUA ULTRA HYALON FOAMING CLEANSER fragrance free?

No — it contains Hydroxycitronellal.

Does SUPER AQUA ULTRA HYALON FOAMING CLEANSER contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Hydroxycitronellal.

What can I layer with SUPER AQUA ULTRA HYALON FOAMING 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 SUPER AQUA ULTRA HYALON FOAMING CLEANSER?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does SUPER AQUA ULTRA HYALON FOAMING CLEANSER have?

It lists 21 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.

Who makes SUPER AQUA ULTRA HYALON FOAMING CLEANSER?

Missha, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Missha
Country
Korea
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