Be The Skin BHA+ Pore Zero Cleansing Foam Review

Be The Skin BHA+ Pore Zero Cleansing Foam
Ingredients

Be The Skin BHA+ Pore Zero Cleansing Foam Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glycol Distearate, Potassium Hydroxide, TEA-Lauryl Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Lauryl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Lauric Acid, Beeswax, Lauryl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Salicylic Acid, Tromethamine, Glycolipids, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methylpropanediol, Prunus Davidiana Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Silkworm Cocoon Extract, Sodium Bisulfite, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance
Review

Does Be The Skin BHA+ Pore Zero Cleansing Foam Work?

 
Be The Skin BHA+ Pore Zero Cleansing Foam is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
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0.3
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Water
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Myristic Acid
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Glycerin
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Butylene Glycol
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Glycol Distearate
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Potassium Hydroxide
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TEA-Lauryl Sulfate
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Stearic Acid
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Lauryl Betaine
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Glyceryl Stearate
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PEG-100 Stearate
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Lauric Acid
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Beeswax
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Lauryl Glucoside
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Polyquaternium-7
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Pentylene Glycol
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Propanediol
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Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
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Salicylic Acid
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Tromethamine
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Glycolipids
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
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Methylpropanediol
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Prunus Davidiana Extract
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Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
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Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
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Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
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Silkworm Cocoon Extract
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Sodium Bisulfite
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Disodium EDTA
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Sodium Benzoate
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Fragrance
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Myristic Acid
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Myristic AcidA common fatty acid found in various vegetable oils, most notably palm and coconut oil. It is a strongly occlusive moisturizing, emollient, and emulsifying ingredient.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Butylene Glycol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Glycol Distearate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glycol DistearateA diester that moisturizes by preventing water from evaporating from the skin.
Potassium Hydroxide
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Potassium HydroxideA very alkaline ingredient, meaning that it has a high pH. Potassium hydroxide is therefore useful in bringing a low pH in a cosmetic product up to a more neutral, skin-safe level.
TEA-Lauryl Sulfate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
TEA-Lauryl Sulfate
Stearic Acid
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Lauryl Betaine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lauryl Betaine
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
PEG-100 Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-100 StearateThis surfactant is more specifically classified as an emulsifier that produces oil-in-water emulsions. PEG-100 stearate can also be used as a cleansing agent.
Lauric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lauric AcidA fatty acid derived from various vegetable oils such as palm or coconut oil. It helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin and is also used as a cleansing or emulsifying agent. Lauric acid is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
Beeswax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BeeswaxA waxy substance made by bees while they are building their honeycombs. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient with wound healing and antimicrobial properties similar to those of honey. Its bleached, purified form is called Cera alba.
Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lauryl GlucosideA natural nonionic surfactant, which means it acts as an effective cleansing ingredient. It can act alone as a cleanser or be paired with anionic surfactants to make them milder on the skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Polyquaternium-7
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyquaternium-7A positively-charged ingredient that forms films to protect the rest of the product.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark ExtractA potent, soothing extract from the bark of the white willow. It has potent anti-inflammatory effects due to its salicin content. Tannins from the willow bark extract have astringent effects and can aid in the skin’s healing process.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Tromethamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TromethamineAn ingredient based on amino acids that is commonly used as a pH adjuster. It has a high pH, which means that it is basic (alkaline), so adding tromethamine to a skincare product will increase its overall pH level.
Glycolipids
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GlycolipidsVarious lipids combined with one or more sugars. It can be used as an emulsifier or a very gentle cleanser.
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyethylcelluloseA naturally-derived thickener that can form clear gel textures without the slimy feeling, unlike some other natural gel-formers.
Methylpropanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylpropanediolMethylpropanediol is a unique glycol that contains two primary hydroxyl groups. That makes methylpropanediol a powerful humectant and an excellent solvent.
Prunus Davidiana Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Davidiana Extract
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salvia Hispanica Seed ExtractAn extract from Chia seeds that contains emollient seed oil and humectant moisturizing amino acids and polysaccharides. The latter forms water-binding mucilage. Organic acids and flavonoids have antioxidant properties.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit ExtractAn extract obtained from the skin and pulp of grapes. Grape skin and pulp contain antioxidant and astringent flavonoids and tannins, famous resveratrol, and many different organic and phenolic acids.
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit ExtractAn extract derived from apple fruit that has humectant moisturizing and antioxidant properties, as well as gentle anti-pigment effects. It contains humectant sugars, anti-pigment organic acids, and flavonoids.
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit ExtractA soothing extract obtained derived from the papaya fruit. It contains a skin softening and mildly exfoliating enzyme called papain, as well as various anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that can assist in the wound healing process.
Silkworm Cocoon Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Silkworm Cocoon Extract
Sodium Bisulfite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BisulfiteAn inorganic salt that kills bacteria and protects against oxidation.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.