innisfree Tangerine Brightening & Pore-Refining Cleanser

innisfree Tangerine Brightening & Pore-Refining Cleanser

Review

Results you may expect from using innisfree Tangerine Brightening & Pore-Refining Cleanser:

innisfree Tangerine Brightening & Pore-Refining 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
40
Glycerin
22
Water
11
Stearic Acid
6
Myristic Acid
4
Kaolin
3
PEG-32
2
Potassium Hydroxide
1.5
Lauric Acid
1
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
0.3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
0.3
Glyceryl Stearate
0.3
PEG-100 Stearate
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Sodium Chloride
0.3
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
0.3
Microcrystalline Cellulose
0.3
Lactose
0.3
Sucrose
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Polymethyl Methacrylate
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
0.3
Lactic Acid
0.3
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
0.3
Hydroxypropylcellulose
0.3
Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer
0.3
Propanediol
0.3
Stearyl Alcohol
0.3
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
0.3
Orchid Extract
0.3
Shellac
0.3
Polyquaternium-6
0.3
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
0.3
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
0.3
PEG-75
0.3
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
0.3
Silica
0.3
Papain
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients explained

Glycerin
Est. %40
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Water
Est. %22
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.
Stearic Acid
Est. %11
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.
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.
Kaolin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
KaolinA type of mineral clay milled into a white, very fine powder. It is able to absorb sweat and oil, which then helps to keep the skin matte. The larger particles of kaolin are used in skin scrubs as an abrasive ingredient.
PEG-32
Est. %3
Function
Origin
PEG-32A synthetic water-loving moisturizer that produces water gels.
Potassium Hydroxide
Est. %2
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.
Lauric Acid
Est. %1.5
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.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
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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
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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.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
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Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
Est. %0.3
Function
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Zea Mays (Corn) StarchA white, very finely powdered starch extracted from corn. It works as an anti-caking and absorbent ingredient in powdered products, as well as as a thickening agent in liquids. It also helps to create a matte finish after application.
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
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Microcrystalline CelluloseA plant-based ingredient derived from cellulose. The rough version of microcrystalline cellulose is used in scrubs instead of plastic microbeads and the finer version is used as a thickener and stabilizer and readily absorbs oil and sweat.
Lactose
Est. %0.3
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LactoseLactose is a sugar consisting of glucose and galactose and is commonly found in milk. It is used as a water-attracting, humectant moisturizing ingredient in skincare products that also absorbs unpleasant odors.
Sucrose
Est. %0.3
Function
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SucroseThis ingredient is more commonly known as table sugar or saccharose and is derived from sugar beets or sugar cane. It is used as a humectant moisturizing ingredient in skincare products, as well as a sweetener.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
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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
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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.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.

Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Polymethyl Methacrylate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Polymethyl MethacrylateA powdered ingredient with an impressive sensory profile that gives off a creamy, sometimes velvety feeling on the skin. It is made up of tiny microspheres that roll smoothly across the skin and create slip and high spreadability.
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Est. %0.3
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Iron Oxides (CI 77491)A red colorant also known as red iron oxide. This is an EU-approved colorant used in a wide variety of products.
Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
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Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Unshiu Peel ExtractThis extract derived from satsuma mandarins mainly contains a fragrant essential oil. It is rich in antioxidant flavonoids, organic acids, and limonoids – promising anti-pigment and anti-wrinkle compounds.
Hydroxypropylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxypropylcelluloseDescription is coming soon
Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer
Est. %0.3
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Styrene/Butadiene CopolymerDescription is coming soon
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
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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.
Stearyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearyl AlcoholA natural fatty alcohol that thickens, stabilizes, and keeps emulsions a bright white color. It has many uses, the main one being as an emulsifier. It also acts as an opacifying agent and emollient.
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
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Camellia Japonica Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAn antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
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Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit ExtractAn extract from the red or yellow fruits of the prickly pear (cactus family). It contains antioxidant phenolic acids and polyphenols, along with plant pigments called betalains.
Orchid Extract
Est. %0.3
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Orchid ExtractDescription is coming soon
Shellac
Est. %0.3
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ShellacDescription is coming soon
Polyquaternium-6
Est. %0.3
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Polyquaternium-6Description is coming soon
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Est. %0.3
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Iron Oxides (CI 77492)Also known as iron (III) oxide, this ingredient is a yellow-colored pigment that can either be derived from minerals or produced synthetically. It adds yellow tones to cosmetic products.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Est. %0.3
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Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateAn amino acid-derived surfactant with mild cleansing and strong foaming capabilities.
PEG-75
Est. %0.3
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PEG-75Description is coming soon
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
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Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseA natural viscosity controlling agent that is commonly used in skin cleansing products to thicken the consistency. It also functions as an emulsion stabilizing agent and binding agent.
Silica
Est. %0.3
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SilicaA widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.
Papain
Est. %0.3
Function
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PapainAn enzyme that is obtained from papaya fruits. It acts as a mild exfoliant with skin-softening benefits.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
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EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.