Brightening Foaming Cleanser
Foam Cleanser
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Brightening Foaming Cleanser

ElsheSkin
20Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
0.9/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.9/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
40% Natural60% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Arbutin
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Cocamide DEA
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.0 — Ineffective
6.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.0
Active ingredients: Alpha-Arbutin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycolic Acid
Alpha-Arbutin at pH 6: optimal range (4–6.5)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 6: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Alpha-ArbutinpH 4–6.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeContains sulfates
Contains sulfate surfactants
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

40% natural60% synthetic
8 natural 12 synthetic

Based on 20 ingredients analyzed. 40% natural and 60% synthetic.

Surfactants2 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle

Functions Overview (15)

surfactant - emulsifying5:Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lecithin, Cocamide DEA, Glycol Distearate, Cocamide MEA
surfactant - cleansing4:Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Linoleic Acid, Cocamide DEA, Cocamide MEA
type of chemical entity4:Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich foam that transforms from gel to creamy lather
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.