Yehwadam Hwansaenggo Serum Infused Foaming Cleanser Versus The Face Shop Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin
Updated on March 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Yehwadam Hwansaenggo Serum Infused Foaming Cleanser 46 ingredients
The Face Shop Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin 29 ingredients
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Yehwadam Hwansaenggo Serum Infused Foaming Cleanser 46 ingredients
The Face Shop Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin 29 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hexylene Glycol
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMethylpropanediol
SolventGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingTrichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
Skin ProtectingLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Angelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningCuscuta Japonica Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Tenuissima Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningPlatycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Lauric Acid, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Potassium Hydroxide, Myristic Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Hexylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, CI 77891, Mica, CI 77491, Methylpropanediol, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Angelica Gigas Extract, Cuscuta Japonica Seed Extract, Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
PEG-8
HumectantGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Trisodium EDTA
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, PEG-8, Glycol Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Beeswax, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Trisodium EDTA, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterLauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.
This ingredient helps hydrate and sooth skin. As a humectant, it helps trap moisture. It also aids in cleaning and enhancing the texture of products.
Lauric acid may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.
Learn more about Lauric AcidPotassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.
Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.
One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Myristic AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolIngredient Ratings
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