MIXSOON H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser

MIXSOON

H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser

face foam cleanser

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
56%
Combination (dry)
56%
Balanced
86%
Combination (oily)
84%
Oily
84%

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Ingredients
5
Benefits
2
Actives
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Indulge in the refreshing embrace of Mixsoon H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser, a gentle yet effective foam cleanser tailored for acne-prone skin. Infused with potent botanical extracts including Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, and Centella Asiatica Extract, this cleanser works synergistically to calm and soothe irritated skin. With the added benefits of Salicylic Acid alongside AHA and BHA, it delicately exfoliates and refines skin texture, leaving behind a radiant complexion.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
AHA BHA

Full Ingredients

14 total
WATER GLYCERIN DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE DECYL GLUCOSIDE SODIUM CHLORIDE MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT CITRIC ACID AHA SALICYLIC ACID BHA POTASSIUM BENZOATE HEXYLENE GLYCOL 1,2-HEXANEDIOL DISODIUM EDTA

About H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser

Overview

H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser is a lightweight foam cleanser from MIXSOON. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 14 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 and Water, 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 and Water.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Centella Asiatica Extract, Potassium Benzoate and Houttuynia Cordata Extract.

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.

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
  • No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers

Things to know

  • Contains ingredients usually flagged for review during pregnancy

Which skin types it suits

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

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

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

Skin concerns

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

Helps with

  • Anti-Aging 4 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Hydration 2 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Soothing 2 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Anti-Acne 1 ingredient

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Blackhead Reducing 1 ingredient

    Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin

Does not target

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

2nd 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
Houttuynia Cordata Extract

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

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

Anti-Aging Soothing
Centella Asiatica Extract

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

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

Soothing Anti-Aging
Citric Acid AHA

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

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

Salicylic Acid BHA

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

Salicylic acid

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Blackhead Reducing

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 Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

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

Active ingredients (2)

Supporting ingredients (12)

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

Water Glycerin Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Decyl Glucoside Sodium Chloride Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Potassium Benzoate Hexylene Glycol 1,2-hexanediol Disodium Edta

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

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

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

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

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

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

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

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

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

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

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

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

  • Benzoyl peroxide

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

Where it fits in a routine

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

This product is the "Cleanse" step.

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

Safety and suitability

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

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Contains Salicylic Acid, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
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 14 ingredients on the label.

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

4
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

3
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

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

2nd 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
3 Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Surfactant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

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

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

4 Decyl Glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

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

D-Glucoside, Decyl

5 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Sodium chloride

6 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract is is an extract of the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae

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

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

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

Anti-Aging Soothing
8 Centella Asiatica Extract Soothing
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Surfactant, Plant extract

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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
9 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

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

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

10 Salicylic Acid Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Exfoliant, Preservative

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

Salicylic acid

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Blackhead Reducing
10 scientific references
  • Experimental Dermatology, July 2019, pages 786-794
  • European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, June 2019, pages 1-70
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, April 2018, pages 245-251
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2017, pages 55-58
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2015, pages 455-461
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, November 2010, pages 135-142
  • Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, September 2008, pages 170-176
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, April 2007, pages 651-663
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2000, pages 21-52
  • Seminars in Dermatology, December 1990, pages 305-308
11 Potassium Benzoate Preservative
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

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

Potassium benzoate

12 Hexylene Glycol Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

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

2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol

13 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

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

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser?

WATER, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, POTASSIUM BENZOATE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, DISODIUM EDTA.

What are the active ingredients in H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser?

CITRIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID.

How do I use H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser?

Take an appropriate amount and lather in the palm with water. Rub gently over the face, avoiding the eye and mouth areas, as if massaging. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

What skin types is H.C.T. Bubble 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 H.C.T. 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 H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser fungal acne safe?

No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.

Can I use H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser while pregnant?

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

Is H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser fragrance free?

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

Does H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser contain alcohol?

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

Is H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser silicone free?

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

Does H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser contain essential oils?

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

Is H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser paraben free?

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

What can I layer with H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser?

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

When should I apply H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser have?

It lists 14 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes H.C.T. Bubble Cleanser?

MIXSOON.

Brand
MIXSOON

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