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pH Cleansing Gel Foam

~$18· 200ml / 6.76 fl oz
AcneVisible poresDrynessRedness

What it's good for

Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.

  • Bifida Ferment LysateModerate evidenceFull dossier ↗

    A probiotic-based ingredient that strengthens your skin's defenses against irritation and environmental stress.

    Good for: Barrier repair, Anti-inflammatory

  • GlycerinModerate evidenceFull dossier ↗

    A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.

    Good for: Hydrating

  • PanthenolModerate evidenceFull dossier ↗

    Pro-vitamin B5. Deeply hydrates and helps repair the skin barrier, calming dry or compromised skin.

    Good for: Hydrating, Barrier repair

Evidence behind the ingredients

Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.

Bifida Ferment LysateModerate evidence6 citations

A probiotic-based ingredient that strengthens your skin's defenses against irritation and environmental stress.

Zhu X et al., Protective effect of Bifidobacterium animalis CGMCC25262 on HaCaT keratinocytes, International Microbiology 2024;27(5):1417-1428 — B. animalis lysate upregulated HAS-2, AQP3, FLG and reduced RANTES under TNF-α/IFN-γ

2024Mechanism onlyPMID:38278974View source ↗

Wang Y et al., Short-term skin reactions and changes in stratum corneum following different ways of facial sheet mask usage, Journal of Tissue Viability 2024;33(4):831-839 — evaluated topical bifida ferment lysate masks on skin barrier measures

2024Positive (efficacy)PMID:38951050View source ↗

Wang R et al., The pivotal role of Bifida Ferment Lysate on reinforcing the skin barrier function and maintaining homeostasis of skin defenses in vitro, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2023;22(12):3427-3435 — BFL upregulated barrier and antioxidant genes; reduced inflammatory signaling

2023Mechanism onlyPMID:37218728View source ↗
GlycerinModerate evidence6 citations

A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.

Danby SG et al., Different types of emollient cream exhibit diverse physiological effects on the skin barrier in adults with atopic dermatitis, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2022;47(6):1154-1164 — glycerol+urea emollient delivered superior barrier-strengthening and irritant protection

2022Positive (efficacy)PMID:35167133View source ↗

Youssef R et al., Glycerol 85% efficacy on atopic skin and its microbiome: a randomized controlled trial, Journal of Dermatological Treatment 2021;32(7):730-736 — topical glycerol 85% RCT on atopic skin

2021Positive (efficacy)PMID:31869257View source ↗

Evans NJ et al., Human axillary skin condition is improved following incorporation of glycerol into the stratum corneum from an antiperspirant formulation, Archives of Dermatological Research 2017;309(9):739-748 — 4% glycerol penetrated axillary SC, reduced irritation, improved hydration

2017Positive (efficacy)PMID:28889318View source ↗
PanthenolModerate evidence5 citations

Pro-vitamin B5. Deeply hydrates and helps repair the skin barrier, calming dry or compromised skin.

Gao Y et al., Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2025;24(7):e70223 — double-blind RCT (n=60): panthenol mask decreased erythema, enhanced hydration, repaired barrier vs saline

2025Positive (efficacy)PMID:40613435View source ↗

Cho YS et al., Use of Dexpanthenol for Atopic Dermatitis-Benefits and Recommendations Based on Current Evidence, Journal of Clinical Medicine 2022;11(14):3943 — Korean-authored review; dexpanthenol improves barrier and reduces severity in mild-to-moderate AD

2022Meta-analysis (positive)PMID:35887707View source ↗

Heise R et al., Accelerated wound healing with a dexpanthenol-containing ointment after fractional ablative CO2 laser resurfacing of photo-damaged skin in a randomized prospective clinical trial, Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology 2019;38(3):274-278 — RCT: dexpanthenol significantly faster wound closure vs petroleum jelly post-laser

2019Positive (efficacy)PMID:30897983View source ↗

Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.

Full ingredient list

Everything on the package label, not just the tracked actives above.

Fragrance freeDrying alcohol freeSulfates freeParabens freeSilicones free
+Show all 27 ingredients

Listed in the order printed on the package. By regulation, ingredients at 1% or higher are listed in descending order by concentration, so the first entry is the largest part of the formula.

  1. Water
  2. Glycerine
  3. Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
  4. Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
  5. Sodium Chloride
  6. Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
  7. Citric Acid
  8. Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  9. Caprylyl Glycol
  10. Coco-Betaine
  11. 1,2-Hexanediol
  12. Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
  13. Glyceryl Caprylate
  14. Coco-Glucoside
  15. Disodium EDTA
  16. Butylene Glycol
  17. Leuconostoc/​Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
  18. Lactobacillus
  19. Fructooligosaccharides
  20. Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
  21. Bifida Ferment Lysate
  22. Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
  23. Hydrogenated Lecithin
  24. Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
  25. Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil Unsaponifiables
  26. Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
  27. Pollen Extract

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