Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser

Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser

Review

Results you may expect from using Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser:

Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser 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 Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
Water
6
Glycerin
4
Lauric Acid
3
Stearic Acid
2
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
1.5
Maltooligosyl Glucoside
1.3
Palmitic Acid
1
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
0.3
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
0.3
Glyceryl Stearate
0.3
PEG-100 Stearate
0.3
Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate
0.3
Nymphaea Alba Root Extract
0.3
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
0.3
Coco-Betaine
0.3
Potassium Hydroxide
0.3
Chlorphenesin
0.3
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Polyquaternium-22
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
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.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Lauric Acid
Est. %4
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.
Stearic Acid
Est. %3
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.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateA coconut-derived or synthetic surfactant that creates a gentle, creamy foam. It is popular in baby shampoos, body washes, and many other rinse-off products as a complement to other surfactants.
Maltooligosyl Glucoside
Est. %1.5
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Origin
Maltooligosyl GlucosideDescription is coming soon
Palmitic Acid
Est. %1.3
Function
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Palmitic AcidA saturated fatty acid used in skincare as a strongly occlusive moisturizer and barrier repairing, emollient ingredient. It is a waxy-looking, white solid. Palmitic acid can be commonly found in animal and vegetable fats, notably palm oil.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %1
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Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Hydrogenated Starch HydrolysateA starch-based syrup that binds to water and helps to form a film on the skin’s surface.
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Est. %0.3
Function
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Centaurea Cyanus Flower WaterAlso known as Cornflower floral water, this soothing ingredient gives off a fresh, floral scent. More research is required to explore its functions.
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.
Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate
Est. %0.3
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Pentaerythrityl TetrabehenateDescription is coming soon
Nymphaea Alba Root Extract
Est. %0.3
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Nymphaea Alba Root ExtractDescription is coming soon
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA licorice root derivative with powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing activities. It is often used as a flavoring agent in lip products.
Coco-Betaine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coco-BetaineA naturally-derived cleansing agent often paired with other surfactants. It can help make other cleansing agents less harsh on the skin, and it also provides high amounts of fine foam.
Potassium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Chlorphenesin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ChlorphenesinA preservative and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that protects products from a wide range of bacteria and fungi.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateA coconut-derived surfactant that features gentle cleansing capabilities. This mild cleansing agent is commonly used in skin cleansing products and is especially useful in solid bar cleansers, like syndet bars.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
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-22
Est. %0.3
Function
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Polyquaternium-22Description is coming soon