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fatty acid

Lauric Acid

Evidenceemerging · Tier 3Irritation riskLowIn products238

C12 saturated fatty acid; comedogenic and a Malassezia substrate.

The research

Lauric Acid is a fatty acid backed by early but promising evidence (evidence tier 3 of 4). We are still building the study record for this ingredient.

Products with Lauric Acid

In 238 products — most often cleansers (149), moisturizers (32), serums (25), from $4.45 to $216.79. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.

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Lancôme

Lancôme

Crème Mousse Confort Creamy Foaming Cleanser

Cleanser

$34.00124.2ml · $0.27/ml

★★★★★4.8(2,688)
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Ideal for

  • ExcellentBlackheads
  • StrongAcne & breakouts
  • StrongDryness
  • RelevantOiliness & shine

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea

Crème Mousse Confort Creamy Foaming Cleanser is a water cleanser by Lancôme. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Butylene Glycol.

Product Ingredients (18)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
GlycerinMyristic AcidButylene GlycolPalmitic AcidLauric AcidStearic AcidPhenoxyethanolSodium HydroxideButylparabenSalicylic AcidTetrasodium EDTAPropylparabenHexyl CinnamalVitamin EPropylene GlycolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeGeraniolFarnesol

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Lancôme

Lancôme

Crème Radiance Clarifying Cream-to-Foam Cleanser

Cleanser

$39.00124.2ml · $0.31/ml

★★★★★4.8(2,648)
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Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisRosacea

Crème Radiance Clarifying Cream-to-Foam Cleanser is a water cleanser by Lancôme. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid.

Product Ingredients (13)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
GlycerinMyristic AcidStearic AcidPalmitic AcidGlyceryl Stearate SELauric AcidCoco-GlucosideVitamin ELimoneneBenzyl SalicylateBenzyl AlcoholLinaloolDisodium EDTA

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RODAN + FIELDS

RODAN + FIELDS

Redefine Daily Foaming Face Cleanser

Cleanser

$45.00124.2ml · $0.36/ml

★★★★★4.8(4,116)
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Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • StrongUneven texture
  • StrongDark spots & hyperpigmentation
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

MelasmaAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisPerioral DermatitisSeborrheic Dermatitis

Redefine Daily Foaming Face Cleanser is a water cleanser by RODAN + FIELDS. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid.

Product Ingredients (18)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
GlycerinButylene GlycolStearic AcidGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractGlycolic AcidLactic AcidPanthenolFragranceLauric AcidMyristic AcidXanthan GumCoco-GlucosideLauryl GlucosideCocamidopropyl BetaineCitric Acid1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolSodium Benzoate

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Shiseido

Shiseido

Clarifying Cleansing Foam

Cleanser

$39.00136ml · $0.29/ml

★★★★★4.7(1,460)
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Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Clarifying Cleansing Foam is a water cleanser by Shiseido. Key ingredients include Water, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid.

Product Ingredients (18)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
WaterStearic AcidMyristic AcidGlycerinDipropylene GlycolLauric AcidGlyceryl Stearate SECocamidopropyl BetaineFragranceDisodium EDTALinaloolGeraniolCitronellolSodium BenzoateButylene GlycolBetaineVitamin ESodium Lauryl Sulfate

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COSRX

COSRX

The Retinol 0.1 Cream with Super Vitamin E & Panthenol

Moisturizer

$23.5019.8ml · $1.19/ml

★★★★★4.6(1,324)
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Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • ExcellentFine lines & wrinkles
  • StrongRedness & sensitivity
  • StrongUneven tone & radiance

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis

The Retinol 0.1 Cream with Super Vitamin E & Panthenol is a retinoid treatment by COSRX. Key ingredients include Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol.

Product Ingredients (31)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
WaterCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePropanediolGlycerinVitamin ECetearyl AlcoholTrehalosePanthenolShea ButterAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerDimethiconePolyglyceryl-10 StearateHydrogenated LecithinCarbomerTromethamineGlyceryl StearateRetinol0.1%AllantoinGlyceryl CaprylateStearic AcidPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearatePalmitic AcidDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineBHTMyristic AcidLauric AcidL-Ascorbic AcidHyaluronic Acid1,2-Hexanediol

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CHANEL

CHANEL

LA MOUSSE Camellia Cleansing Cream-to-Foam

Cleanser

$70.00149.9ml · $0.47/ml

★★★★★4.6(956)
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Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

LA MOUSSE Camellia Cleansing Cream-to-Foam is a water cleanser by CHANEL. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid.

Product Ingredients (19)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
WaterGlycerinStearic AcidPalmitic AcidLauric AcidMyristic AcidCeramidesCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideFragranceSodium Lauroyl LactylatePotassium SorbateLauryl GlucosideSodium HydroxidePentylene GlycolChlorphenesinCaprylyl GlycolSodium BenzoateHydrogenated LecithinSodium Citrate

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Elizabeth Arden

Elizabeth Arden

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay 2-in-1 Daily Cleanser 125ml

Cleanser

$29.21125ml · $0.23/ml

★★★★★4.6(950)
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Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay 2-in-1 Daily Cleanser 125ml is a water cleanser by Elizabeth Arden. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid.

Product Ingredients (21)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
GlycerinMyristic AcidPalmitic AcidButylene GlycolGlyceryl Stearate SEStearic AcidLauric AcidPhenoxyethanol1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolFragrancePEG-100 StearatePolysorbate 60SqualaneTetrasodium EDTAXanthan GumSodium BenzoateTitanium DioxideCitrus OilsLimoneneLinalool

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MAC

MAC

Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cream-To-Foam Face Cleanser

Cleanser

$36.00124.2ml · $0.29/ml

★★★★★4.5(1,216)
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Ideal for

  • StrongDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cream-To-Foam Face Cleanser is a water cleanser by MAC. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid.

Product Ingredients (17)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
GlycerinMyristic AcidPalmitic AcidLauric AcidStearic AcidAlgae ExtractButylene GlycolHyaluronic AcidXanthan GumTetrasodium EDTADisodium EDTAFragranceBenzyl SalicylatePhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinPotassium SorbateVitamin E

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MAC

MAC

Mini Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cream-To-Foam Face Cleanser

Cleanser

$18.0029.6ml · $0.61/ml

★★★★★4.5(1,216)
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Ideal for

  • StrongDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Mini Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cream-To-Foam Face Cleanser is a water cleanser by MAC. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid.

Product Ingredients (17)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
GlycerinMyristic AcidPalmitic AcidLauric AcidStearic AcidAlgae ExtractButylene GlycolHyaluronic AcidXanthan GumTetrasodium EDTADisodium EDTAFragranceBenzyl SalicylatePhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinPotassium SorbateVitamin E

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Clarins

Clarins

Hydrating Gentle Foaming Face Cleanser

Cleanser

$32.00124.2ml · $0.26/ml

★★★★★4.5(7,570)
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Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosacea

Hydrating Gentle Foaming Face Cleanser is a water cleanser by Clarins. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid.

Product Ingredients (13)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
GlycerinMyristic AcidPalmitic AcidStearic AcidDimethiconeLauric AcidSodium Lauroyl SarcosinatePropanediolPropylene GlycolTetrasodium EDTACitric AcidSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate

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Educational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.