EltaMD Foaming Facial Cleanser

EltaMD Foaming Facial Cleanser

Review

Does EltaMD Foaming Facial Cleanser work?

EltaMD Foaming Facial 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
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
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Acrylates Copolymer
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Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
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Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
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Magnesium Silicate
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Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
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Bromelain
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PEG-10 Dimethicone
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Polyhydroxystearic Acid
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Isononyl Isononanoate
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Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
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Sodium Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Capryloyl Glycine
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Undecylenoyl Glycine
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Sodium Bisulfite
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Fragrance
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
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.
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl GlycinateSodium cocoyl glycinate is a cleansing agent derived from coconut fatty acid and glycine, which is an amino acid. It is a mild surfactant, meaning it gently removes oil and dirt particles from the skin leaving it feeling clean but still lathered. It's also responsible for a creamy afterfeel of a product.
Acrylates Copolymer
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Acrylates CopolymerA highly functional synthetic ingredient that forms a protective layer on the skin and reduces static buildup. It gives an emollient feel to the product, including a silky after-feel.
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
Magnesium Silicate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Magnesium Silicate
Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
Bromelain
Est. %1
Function
Origin
BromelainA mixture of enzymes extracted from the pineapple plant. It acts as a skin-softening agent and mild exfoliant by breaking down proteins.
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-10 DimethiconeA polyethylene-based emulsifying ingredient. It has a water-loving portion and an oil-loving portion that help to keep the water and oil phases connected to form an emulsion.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyhydroxystearic AcidA soft and malleable amber wax naturally derived from vegetable sources. It allows minerals to be very finely dispersed, which can improve SPF, decrease the white cast in sunscreens, and increase the color expression in pigmented products.
Isononyl Isononanoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Isononyl IsononanoateAn ester of a branched fatty acid with a branched fatty alcohol. It is an easily spreadable emollient that has a silky, dry, non-greasy feel on the skin.
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl IsononanoateA synthetic ester (simple oil) that does not feel greasy or heavy. It can also reduce the sticky or greasy feeling of other ingredients.
Sodium Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

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

Capryloyl Glycine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Capryloyl GlycineA naturally-derived or synthetically produced multi-functional ingredient. As an anti-microbial it can act as part of a product's preservative system or reduce microbes on the skin that cause certain kinds of acne or dandruff.
Undecylenoyl Glycine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Undecylenoyl Glycine
Sodium Bisulfite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BisulfiteAn inorganic salt that kills bacteria and protects against oxidation.
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.