tonymoly Clean Dew Foam Cleanser (Grapefruit)
tonymoly TonyMoly Clean Dew Foam Cleanser (Grapefruit) lists 27 ingredients on its label, 27 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
- Glycerin
- Myristic Acid
- Lauric Acid
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Stearic Acid
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Trihydroxystearin
- Polysorbate 20
- Glycol Distearate
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Parfum
- Sodium Chloride
- Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
- Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
- Tetrasodium Edta
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Butylene Glycol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Ci 15985
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Saponified base cleansing system using lauric, myristic, and stearic acids neutralized by potassium hydroxide. Cocamidopropyl betaine acts as a mild co-surfactant. Includes grapefruit extract, tea tree, and cypress leaf water. Factory note: High pH saponified base; sensitive skin should use with caution, ensuring precise neutralization.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- PERFUMING
- Myristic Acid
- CLEANSING
- Lauric AcidStearic Acid
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Potassium Hydroxide
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Peg-100 Stearate
Other ingredients
Glyceryl StearateTrihydroxystearinPolysorbate 20Glycol DistearateCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivatePhenoxyethanolParfumSodium ChlorideCitrus Paradisi Fruit ExtractEthylhexylglycerinCamellia Sinensis Leaf WaterChamaecyparis Obtusa WaterMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf WaterTetrasodium EdtaHydroxyethylcelluloseButylene GlycolTocopheryl AcetateCi 15985
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Myristic Acid | PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Lauric Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trihydroxystearin | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cetearyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SLIP MODIFIER | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sorbitan Olivate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 II/358 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water | FRAGRANCE, TONIC, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI-SEBUM, ASTRINGENT, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium Edta | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 15985 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/31 | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- 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.
- Lauric Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.
- 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.
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Trihydroxystearin
- Polyol thickener and humectant; water-soluble, improves viscosity and basic conditioning
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection
- Sorbitan Olivate
- O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
- Grapefruit extract; antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use low concentration, avoid sun.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
- Green tea leaf water containing polyphenols; offers soothing, astringent, and antioxidant effects, often a base for toners.
- Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
- Japanese cypress water used as fragrance/solvent; contains essential oils, sensitivity possible in some.
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
- Tea tree water, antimicrobial; contains essential oil traces, dilute for sensitive skin.
- Tetrasodium Edta
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Ci 15985
- Synthetic colorant Yellow 4; known maximum usage limits, potential allergy for some, add per regulations with batch records.
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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