What are the key ingredients in Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam?

Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam contains 20 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Butylene Glycol, and more.

Does Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Based on ingredient analysis, Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam does not contain known comedogenic or irritating ingredients and is generally considered safe for acne-prone skin.

How is the safety of Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam rated?

Safety ratings for Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/clinique-extra-gentle-cleansing-foam.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/clinique-extra-gentle-cleansing-foam.

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Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam

Updated on: 05/10/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

19 of 20

Skin-Safe

low risk

1 of 20

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 20

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

20 ingredients

1 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Contains Salicylic Acid. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Lather Creator Dirt & Oil Remover

Butylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +2

Sucrose

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Calming Agent

Lauramidopropyl Betaine

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Foam Enhancer Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +4

Gentiana Lutea Root Extract

Safety: Low risk

General Skin Improver Scent Provider

Algae Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Magnet Scent Provider +2

Salicylic Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Scalp Condition Treatment Product Protector Skin Enhancer +3

Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate

Foam Enhancer Static Eliminator Dirt & Oil Remover

Sodium Hyaluronate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet

Caffeine

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Caprylyl Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Hair Softener Odor Neutralizer +1

Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Emulsifying Surfactant

Citric Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder Scent Provider

Capryloyl Glycine

Safety: Low risk

Scalp Condition Treatment Cleansing Surfactant Oil Control Agent +3

Sodium Hydroxide

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent

Disodium EDTA

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Metal Ion Binder

Phenoxyethanol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
03 Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant
04 Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Lather Creator +1
05 Butylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +3
06 Sucrose	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +1
07 Lauramidopropyl Betaine	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Foam Enhancer Cleansing Surfactant +5
08 Gentiana Lutea Root Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	General Skin Improver Scent Provider
09 Algae Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Magnet +3
10 Salicylic Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Scalp Condition Treatment Product Protector +4
11 Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate		Foam Enhancer Static Eliminator +1
12 Sodium Hyaluronate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet
13 Caffeine	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +1
14 Caprylyl Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +2
15 Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Emulsifying Surfactant
16 Citric Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder +1
17 Capryloyl Glycine	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Scalp Condition Treatment Cleansing Surfactant +4
18 Sodium Hydroxide	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent
19 Disodium EDTA	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Metal Ion Binder
20 Phenoxyethanol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter

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Common Questions

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Is Clinique Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 20 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is Clinique a good skincare brand?

Clinique is a US dermatologist‑developed skincare and cosmetics brand introduced in 1968 by Estée Lauder Companies with dermatologist Dr. Norman Orentreich. Known for allergy‑tested and fragrance‑free products. Clinique makes products such as Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Clinique.

Is Clinique Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 1 potential irritant including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Clinique Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 20 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes Clinique Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam?

This product is from Clinique. See more products from Clinique.

What are the ingredients in Clinique Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam?

Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam contains 20 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a>, <a href="/ingredient/sodium-methyl-cocoyl-taurate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/sodium-lauryl-sulfoacetate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/butylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butylene Glycol</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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