benton Honest Cleansing Foam
benton Benton Honest Cleansing Foam lists 31 ingredients on its label, 30 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.
- Water
- Potassium Stearate
- Glycerin
- Potassium Myristate
- Potassium Laurate
- Butylene Glycol
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Polyquaternium-10
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Extract
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract
- Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Propanediol
- Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
- Phytosterols
- Lecithin
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Squalane
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Ceramide 3
- Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
- Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
- Usnea Barbata Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derived
Formulation view Combines soap base with amino acid surfactants, enriched with camellia oil and plant extracts. Glycerin provides moisture, and centella soothes. Suitable for oily-combination skin seeking cleansing. Factory view: high pH soaps need balanced surfactants for comfort.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Potassium Stearate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Potassium LaurateSorbitan Olivate
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Other ingredients
Potassium MyristatePolyquaternium-10Portulaca Oleracea ExtractCamellia Sinensis ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis ExtractAlthaea Rosea Flower ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractPropanediolHydrolyzed Pea ProteinPhytosterolsLecithinOlea Europaea Fruit OilSqualaneButyrospermum Parkii ButterCeramide 3Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractPulsatilla Koreana ExtractUsnea Barbata Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Stearate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Myristate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Potassium Laurate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Japonica Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Olivate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Portulaca Oleracea Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, REFRESHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL | 0 · – | Green |
| Althaea Rosea Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Pea Protein | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phytosterols | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Olea Europaea Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ceramide 3 | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Pulsatilla Koreana Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Usnea Barbata Extract | DEODORANT | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Potassium Stearate
- Soap-based emulsifier and cleanser; high pH, consider drying for dry skin.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Potassium Myristate
- Not decoded yet
- Potassium Laurate
- Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing; lower irritation than sodium salts.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- Light emollient oil with refined feel; low comedogenic, suitable for most skin.
- Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle and suitable for sensitive skin; moderate cleansing power.
- Sorbitan Olivate
- O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses
- Camellia Sinensis Extract
- Green tea extract, polyphenols, antioxidant, soothing, low comedogenic.
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- Chamomile extract used for soothing; check for potential sensitizing allergens.
- Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract
- Polygonum cuspidatum extract containing resveratrol; used for antioxidant/soothing effects; monitor batch-to-batch allergenic differences
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
- Rosemary extract; antimicrobial; photo-toxic and allergen risks.
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract
- Baicalin extract providing antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity. Suitable for soothing formulas; check for metal chelation color issues.
- Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
- Extract for soothing care; contains mucilage, check microbial load and clarity impact
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
- Hydrolyzed pea protein; plant-based conditioner/antistatic. Use at 1-3%; requires preservatives.
- Phytosterols
- Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Ceramide 3
- Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended
- Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
- Zanthoxylum fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains capsaicinoids, watch for irritation.
- Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
- Herb-based aqueous extract for soothing and conditioning; low usage levels, no significant sensitization
- Usnea Barbata Extract
- Lichen extract; natural deodorant, contains usnic acid, for oral/body care, avoid dust inhalation.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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