eltamd Foaming Facial Cleanser
eltamd EltaMD Foaming Facial Cleanser lists 19 ingredients on its label, 18 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Purified Water
- Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
- Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
- Magnesium Silicate
- Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
- Bromelain
- Dimethicone Copolyol
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
- Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Capryloyl Glycine
- Undecylenoyl Glycine
- Sodium Bisulfite
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
- ANTISTATIC
- Acrylates Copolymer
- SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
- Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
- SOLVENT
- Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl EtherMethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
- ABSORBENT
- Magnesium Silicate
- KERATOLYTIC
- Bromelain
Other ingredients
Dimethicone CopolyolPolyhydroxystearic AcidIsononyl IsononanoateEthylhexyl IsononanoateSodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride PhosphatePhenoxyethanolSodium HydroxideCapryloyl GlycineUndecylenoyl GlycineSodium BisulfiteFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Silicate | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bromelain | KERATOLYTIC, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone Copolyol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyhydroxystearic Acid | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Isononyl Isononanoate | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Isononanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | — | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Capryloyl Glycine | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI-SEBUM, DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Undecylenoyl Glycine | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI-SEBUM, DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Bisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Sodium cocoyl glycinate; mild amino acid surfactant for cleansing; precipitate in hard water, use chelators
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully
- Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
- Sodium cocoamido apple amino acids; mild amino-acid surfactant for cleansing and foam.
- Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
- Perfluoroether solvent; high volatility for sprays/fast-dry; check environmental restrictions.
- Magnesium Silicate
- Magnesium silicate; plate-like inorganic mineral for oil absorption and suspension; non-irritating, common in powders.
- Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
- Perfluoroether solvent; rapid evaporation, oil-free; high volatility at low temp; pair with odor-masking.
- Bromelain
- Bromelain protease at 0.1–1% for gentle exfoliation; protein hydrolase, avoid long-term co-use with strong acids
- Dimethicone Copolyol
- Not decoded yet
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions
- Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
- Light synthetic ester for smooth, non-greasy feel; low irritation, non-comedogenic
- Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Cationic surfactant for conditioning, cleansing, and foam boost; check compatibility with anionics and irritation thresholds.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Capryloyl Glycine
- Functional surfactant with seborrhea-control properties; suited for oily or acne-prone skin.
- Undecylenoyl Glycine
- Amino acid surfactant and sebum regulator for gentle cleansing of hair and skin.
- Sodium Bisulfite
- Reducing agent and preservative in hair waving/straightening; irritating; restricted use
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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