biore Pore Unclogging Scrub
biore Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub lists 22 ingredients on its label, 21 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.
- Salicylic Acid
- Water
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Glycerin
- Glycol Distearate
- Synthetic Wax
- Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Peg-12 Dimethicone
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Xanthan Gum
- Fragrance
- Propylene Glycol
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Menthol
- Benzophenone-4
- Ferric Ferrocyanide
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsContains PEGContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Waxy balm containing salicylic acid for exfoliation, sodium cocoyl isethionate for cleansing. PEG-12 dimethicone enhances smoothness; menthol adds cooling. Suits oily skin, ideal for T-zone care. Factory observation: multiple waxes require precise melting range control for stable formation.
Key ingredients
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glycol Distearate
- ABRASIVE
- Synthetic Wax
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- HUMECTANT
- Ethoxydiglycol
Other ingredients
Microcrystalline WaxCetyl AlcoholPeg-12 DimethiconeSodium HydroxideSodium Lauroyl LactylateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerXanthan GumFragrancePropylene GlycolDiazolidinyl UreaMentholBenzophenone-4Ferric FerrocyanideIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Synthetic Wax | ABRASIVE, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Ethoxydiglycol | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/297 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Microcrystalline Wax | BINDING, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Peg-12 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Diazolidinyl Urea | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/46 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzophenone-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ferric Ferrocyanide | COLORANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity
- Synthetic Wax
- Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.
- Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Petroleum-derived hard wax for lipsticks and ointments; provides high-melting structure, heavy feel, potentially comedogenic
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Peg-12 Dimethicone
- Water-soluble silicone; provides slip and gloss, easily emulsified, common in hair and skin care.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative; EU cap at 0.2%; avoid for formaldehyde-sensitive users
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Benzophenone-4
- Not decoded yet
- Ferric Ferrocyanide
- Colorant (Prussian blue); verify heavy metal limits for cosmetic safety
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.
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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