KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi The W Cleansing Foam Review

KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi The W Cleansing Foam
Review

Does KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi The W Cleansing Foam Work?

 
KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi The W 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 Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
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0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Potassium Glycyrrhizinate
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Glycerin
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Myristic Acid
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Stearic Acid
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PEG-6 Methyl Ether
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Hydroxylated Lanolin
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Lauric Acid
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Palmitic Acid
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride
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Glycol Distearate
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Cedrenol
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Yokuinin
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Butylene Glycol
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Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract
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Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract
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Alcohol Denat.
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Decanamide
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Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
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Tetrasodium EDTA
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Citric Acid
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Sodium Paraben
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Fragrance
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Ingredients explained

Potassium Glycyrrhizinate
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Potassium Glycyrrhizinate
Glycerin
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Myristic Acid
Est. %11
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.
Stearic Acid
Est. %6
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.
PEG-6 Methyl Ether
Est. %4
Function
Origin
PEG-6 Methyl Ether
Hydroxylated Lanolin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Hydroxylated Lanolin
Lauric Acid
Est. %2
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.
Palmitic Acid
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
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.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %1
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.
Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Glycol Distearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycol DistearateA diester that moisturizes by preventing water from evaporating from the skin.
Cedrenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cedrenol
Yokuinin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Yokuinin
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
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.

Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) ExtractA fragrant extract with a hay-like scent derived from the alfalfa plant. It contains various antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids and saponins.
Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract
Alcohol Denat.
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Alcohol Denat.

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Decanamide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Decanamide
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Oleifera Leaf ExtractAn emollient extract derived from the leaves of the Tea-oil Camellia, which is native to Southeast Asia. It contains astringent and wound-healing tannins that create a tightening feeling on the skin and can speed up the healing process of small cuts.
Tetrasodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tetrasodium EDTAOne of the most common synthetic chelators. It can reduce the 'hardness' of water and so is often used in rinse-off products.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Sodium Paraben
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Paraben
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.