The Saem St. Herb Micro Whip Foam

The Saem St. Herb Micro Whip Foam

Review

Does The Saem St. Herb Micro Whip Foam work?

The Saem St. Herb Micro Whip 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
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
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Water
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Glycerin
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Stearic Acid
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Myristic Acid
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Potassium Hydroxide
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Lauramide DEA
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Lauric Acid
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Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Potassium Cocoate
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Glycol Distearate
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Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Polyquaternium-7
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Disodium EDTA
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
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Butylene Glycol
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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Sodium Benzoate
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Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
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Red 33 (CI 17200)
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Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
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Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
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Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
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Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
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Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
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Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract
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Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
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Blue 1 (CI 42090)
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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.

Stearic Acid
Est. %4
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. %3
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.
Potassium Hydroxide
Est. %2
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.
Lauramide DEA
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Lauramide DEA
Lauric Acid
Est. %1.3
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.
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Stearate SEAn emulsifier, where the SE stands for self-emulsifying. Emulsions containing glyceryl stearate SE often impart a smooth, velvety feel upon the skin.
Potassium Cocoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium Cocoate
Glycol Distearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycol DistearateA diester that moisturizes by preventing water from evaporating from the skin.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
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.
Polyquaternium-7
Est. %0.3
Function
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Polyquaternium-7A positively-charged ingredient that forms films to protect the rest of the product.
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.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractAn extract obtained from various parts of true lavender. It mainly contains fragrant essential oil and also offers other beneficial phytochemicals with antioxidant, astringent, and cleansing effects.
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.
Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Red 33 (CI 17200)
Est. %0.3
Function
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Red 33 (CI 17200)Also known as D&C Red 33 or Acid Red 33, this ingredient is a synthetic azo used to color skincare products. It produces a cool red hue, with undertones of blue that lead to a hint of purple.
Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Melissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractA fragrant extract derived from lemon balm leaves with antioxidant and antiviral flavonoids and terpenes. It has a lovely, fresh, lemon-like scent.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from the fragrant, spicy leaves of rosemary. It has strong antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can reduce signs of inflammation and also acts as an emollient and antimicrobial agent.
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractA fragrant extract obtained from the mature leaves of the Eucalyptus tree. It contains cineole, the main constituent of eucalyptus essential oil.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf ExtractA fragrant tea tree leaf extract with antimicrobial, antiseptic, and antioxidant flavonoids and terpenoids.
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf ExtractA fragrant extract derived from the leaves of peppermint. It contains a pleasant-smelling essential oil, as well as plenty of antioxidant flavonoids, terpenes, and phenolic acids.
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract
Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
Blue 1 (CI 42090)
Est. %0.3
Function
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Blue 1 (CI 42090)A synthetic dye commonly known as Brilliant Blue FCF that produces rich blue colors for various cosmetic uses. FD&C Blue #1 can also be found in foods, medications, and dietary supplements, as it is considered non-toxic and safe for use.