refresh-skin-science Refresh Skin science Foaming Cleanser
refresh-skin-science Refresh Skin science Foaming Cleanser lists 18 ingredients on its label, 16 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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasers
Key ingredients
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateCoco-GlucosideSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- ANTISTATIC
- Hyaluronic AcidUrea
- 抗氧化剂
- Vitamin E
- 皮肤调理剂
- Vitamin A
- BUFFERING
- Sodium Lactate
Other ingredients
Potato ExtractAloe VeraGlycerinePurslane ExtractHydrogenated Castor OilPomegranate ExtractPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanolAqua
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Hyaluronic Acid | ANTISTATIC, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potato Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vitamin E | 抗氧化剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Vitamin A | 皮肤调理剂 | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Urea | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Red |
| Aloe Vera | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Lactate | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerine | 保湿剂,溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Purslane Extract | 皮肤调理剂，抗氧化剂，舒缓剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pomegranate Extract | 抗氧化剂，皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Hyaluronic Acid
- High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.
- Potato Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Vitamin E
- Tocopherol antioxidant; >0.5% may need encapsulation or synergists to prevent oxidation.
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin A, high activity for cell renewal; irritating at high levels, contraindicated in pregnancy.
- Urea
- Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution
- Aloe Vera
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Lactate
- Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent
- Glycerine
- Workhorse humectant at 3-10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives, low irritancy.
- Purslane Extract
- Purslane extract with mucopolysaccharides; soothing/anti-inflammatory; low irritancy, good for sensitive skin, check microbial stability.
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity
- Pomegranate Extract
- Pomegranate extract for antioxidants; polyphenols, check pH stability & compatibility.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
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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