mizon Snail Cushion Foam Cleanser

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Myristic Acid
4. Palmitic Acid
5. Potassium Hydroxide
6. Stearic Acid
7. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. PEG-100 Stearate
10. Beeswax
11. Snail Secretion Filtrate
12. Polysorbate 20
13. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
14. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
15. Morus Alba Bark Extract
16. Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
17. Salix Alba Bark Extract
18. Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
19. Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
20. Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
21. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
22. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
23. Laminaria Digitata Extract
24. Red Ginseng Extract
25. Phytosqualane
26. Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
27. Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
28. Beta-Glucan
29. Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
30. Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
31. Sucrose
32. 1,2-Hexanediol
33. Alcohol
34. Butylene Glycol
35. PEG-14M
36. Disodium EDTA
37. Methylchloroisothiazolinone
38. Methylisothiazolinone
39. Phenoxyethanol
40. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

PERFUMING

Myristic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Palmitic AcidGlyceryl Stearate

BUFFERING · 限制 III

Potassium Hydroxide

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Other ingredients

PEG-100 StearateBeeswaxSnail Secretion FiltratePolysorbate 20Macadamia Integrifolia Seed OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractMorus Alba Bark ExtractLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractOriganum Vulgare Leaf ExtractChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractLaminaria Digitata ExtractRed Ginseng ExtractPhytosqualaneDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem ExtractBeta-GlucanHydrolyzed Corn StarchSodium Chondroitin SulfateSucrose1,2-HexanediolAlcoholButylene GlycolPEG-14MDisodium EDTAMethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinonePhenoxyethanolFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Myristic Acid

Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Beeswax

Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen

Snail Secretion Filtrate

Snail secretion filtrate with moisturizing and repairing peptides; animal-derived, monitor purity and allergy risk

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Morus Alba Bark Extract

Mulberry bark extract for skin conditioning; niche ingredient, stability and safety data limited

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Ferment extract with amino acids and peptides for skin conditioning; monitor microbial stability and watch for allergens.

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Cinnamon bark for hair and fragrance; some allergens require labeling; watch oral dosage.

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract

Oregano extract with antimicrobial properties; high doses may irritate.

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract

Plant leaf extract containing essential oils for skin conditioning and soothing; dilute concentrated extracts to avoid irritation.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Seaweed extract for skin protection; moderate concentration to avoid osmotic irritation.

Red Ginseng Extract

Not decoded yet

Phytosqualane

Plant-derived emollient with lightweight feel; stable alternative suitable for sensitive skin.

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Dioscorea root extract used for moisturizing and repairing, boosts hydration.

Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract

Plant extract for skin conditioning; some claim soothing, test on sensitive skin.

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

Hygroscopic starch for humidity control/filming; needs preservative, low comedogenicity.

Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate

Humectant and antistatic agent for skin and hair; biocompatible and low irritation. Large molecular weight limits deep penetration.

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

PEG-14M

Water-soluble PEG surfactant/emulsifier at 1-3%; avoid with strong oxidizers

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Methylchloroisothiazolinone

Preservative (MCI); highly sensitizing, use only in rinse-off, avoid leave-on products.

Methylisothiazolinone

Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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