V&A Beauty Antioxidant Cleansing Foam

V&A Beauty Antioxidant Cleansing Foam

Review

Results you may expect from using V&A Beauty Antioxidant Cleansing Foam:

V&A Beauty Antioxidant 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
65
Water
6
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
4
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
3
Myristic Acid
2
Lauric Acid
1.5
Potassium Hydroxide
1.3
Glycerin
1
Potassium Myristate
0.3
Saponaria Officinalis Extract
0.3
Laminaria Japonica Extract
0.3
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
0.3
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract
0.3
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
0.3
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
0.3
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
0.3
Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
0.3
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
0.3
Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Extract
0.3
Fraxinus Rhynchophylla Extract
0.3
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
0.3
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
0.3
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
0.3
Equisetum Arvense Extract
0.3
Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract
0.3
Sophora Flavescens Extract
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
0.3
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
0.3
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
0.3
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract
0.3
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
0.3
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
0.3
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
0.3
Hydrogenated Lecithin
0.3
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
0.3
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
0.3
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
0.3
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
0.3
Buteth-3
0.3
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
0.3
Dextrin
0.3
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Water
0.3
Fructooligosaccharides
0.3
Tributyl Citrate
0.3
Beta-Glucan
0.3
Ethyl Ether
0.3
Potassium Laurate
0.3
Potassium Stearate
0.3
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Panthenol
0.3
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
0.3
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Citronellol
0.3
Linalool
0.3
Geraniol
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Saponaria Officinalis Extract
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Laminaria Japonica Extract
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Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
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Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract
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Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
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Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
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Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Water
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Potassium Laurate
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
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.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneA viscous liquid that makes a great oil base due to its smooth sensorial profile. It has emollient features, including good spreadability and little tack upon application. It also has the added benefit of being able to thicken products.
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Lauryl HydroxysultaineDescription is coming soon
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.
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.
Potassium Hydroxide
Est. %1.5
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.
Glycerin
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Potassium Myristate
Est. %1
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Potassium MyristateDescription is coming soon
Saponaria Officinalis Extract
Est. %0.3
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Origin
Saponaria Officinalis ExtractDescription is coming soon
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Laminaria Japonica ExtractDerived from a species of edible seaweed, this extract contains many different moisturizing and gel-forming polysaccharides.
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed ExtractA cocoa beans extract that contains caffeine and astringent and antioxidant flavonols and tannins.
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ulmus Davidiana Root ExtractDerived from the root of an elm tree known as David, this soothing and antioxidant extract has been shown to have humectant moisturizing benefits that are similar to hyaluronic acid’s.
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed ExtractAn extract from amaranth seeds. Depending on the extraction it can be either rich in humectant essential amino acids (namely lysine), proteins, and minerals or emollient and occlusive fatty acids.
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gardenia Florida Fruit ExtractDerived from the dark orange fruits of a Chinese flowering shrub called Gardenia florida, this extract acts as a yellow pigment.
Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gardenia Florida Flower ExtractDescription is coming soon
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pelargonium Graveolens ExtractDescription is coming soon
Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) ExtractA soothing extract obtained from the Feverfew plant with alleged beneficial effects on skin inflammation and psoriasis.
Fraxinus Rhynchophylla Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Fraxinus Rhynchophylla ExtractDescription is coming soon
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
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Origin
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractDescription is coming soon
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.
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractA sebum-controlling extract derived from the fruits of saw palmetto. It is rich in astringent flavonoids and tannins and is suitable for oily skin.
Equisetum Arvense Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Equisetum Arvense ExtractA soothing extract from the green part of the horsetail, a non-flowering plant that contains a lot of minerals beneficial for skin growth, antioxidant flavonoids, and astringent tannins.
Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Sophora Flavescens Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sophora Flavescens ExtractDescription is coming soon
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) ExtractAn extract obtained from the twigs and/or leaves of witch hazel. It is one of the oldest skincare remedies known to man. It is astringent and sebum regulating, meaning that it controls the amount of sebum that the skin produces.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Centella Asiatica ExtractAn extract from the leaves of the Gotu kola. It is used in skincare for its antioxidant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. It increases the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Houttuynia Cordata ExtractAn extract from a herbaceous plant fish leaf. It contains various antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. It shows interesting antimicrobial potential due to its unique phytochemical composition.
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.
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark ExtractA potent, soothing extract from the bark of the white willow. It has potent anti-inflammatory effects due to its salicin content. Tannins from the willow bark extract have astringent effects and can aid in the skin’s healing process.
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilA fragrant essential oil with a distinct, rose-like scent derived from rose geranium. It is widely used in aromatherapy and massage therapy to ease tension. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilAn essential oil distilled from the leaves of rosemary. It is used as a fragrance in skincare and has a spicy, earthy, camphoraceous scent. It also has antioxidant properties according to some research.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated LecithinA version of plain lecithin that has been saturated with hydrogen atoms. This ingredient can be derived from plants, like soy or sunflower, from egg yolks, or made synthetically. Its major function is to emulsify water and oils.
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Fruit OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from the little hard seeds inside of the red, fleshy rosehip. It contains mainly emollient fatty acids and a very high amount of antioxidant carotenoids, which give the oil its light orange color.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideA naturally-derived surfactant used for gentle cleansing and foam-boosting when combined with other surfactants.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Est. %0.3
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Potassium Cocoyl GlycinateDescription is coming soon
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Butylene GlycolA 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.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateA vegetable glycerin or synthetically produced emulsifier and gentle cleansing agent. It won't leave skin feeling tight or dry when used to cleanse.
Buteth-3
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Buteth-3Description is coming soon
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol SulfonateDescription is coming soon
Dextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
DextrinA partially hydrolyzed potato starch, most commonly used as a viscosity controlling and binding agent. When dispersed into water, it can create textures ranging from a thick paste to a soft gel.
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) WaterDescription is coming soon
Fructooligosaccharides
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FructooligosaccharidesA derivative a fructose that moisturizes skin by drawing water to the surface of the skin.
Tributyl Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tributyl CitrateDescription is coming soon
Beta-Glucan
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Beta-GlucanA special polysaccharide obtained from cereals, mushrooms, yeast, bacteria, and some species of seaweed. It is a promising anti-wrinkle, wound healing, antioxidant, and moisturizing ingredient.
Ethyl Ether
Est. %0.3
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Origin
Ethyl EtherDescription is coming soon
Potassium Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium LaurateDescription is coming soon
Potassium Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium StearateDescription is coming soon
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidA smaller-molecule version of the regular hyaluronic acid. It is a powerful humectant that absorbs into the skin and offers moisturizing, smoothing, and anti-wrinkle effects. It is also slightly anti-inflammatory and displays subtle antioxidant properties.
Panthenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidA derivative of vitamin C. Its stability in skincare formulations is better than ascorbic acid’s, although clinical studies are yet to indicate whether it has the same collagen-boosting benefits.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CitronellolA fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Geraniol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GeraniolA fragrant, volatile, plant-based, liquid chemical that can be naturally found in many essential oils (specifically rose, palmarosa, citronella). It has a rose-like scent. It is a potential irritant and may cause an allergic reaction in some people.