What is Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate?

Cleansing

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient that lifts away oil and grime.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Cleansing, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, cleansing.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Which products feature it?

14 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.

Showing 1 to 12.

SUISKIN
Avobab Clean Soap
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (#1 on the ingredient list), Decyl Glucoside, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
1 claim checked
claims, checked
Clear Abobap Soapplausible, not tested
Abib
Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam
It's made for calmer skin.
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (#2 on the ingredient list), Salicylic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Official (Korean)
13 claims, summarized
You can expect:
clearer-looking skin
Only partly backed:
calmer skin (amount unknown)
Tests passed:
hypoallergenic · skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
*Limited to raw material properties *Functional cosmetic for acne-prone skin relief (Not a drug for the prevention and treatment of diseases)backed by evidence
Functional cosmetic for acne-prone skin reliefbacked by evidence
Houttuynia Cordata Foam is a product without added fragrance; you may occasionally perceive the base odor of the formulation (raw material odor), and the scent may vary depending on the harvest time of the extract.backed by evidence
Please note that this product has the inherent raw material odor of Houttuynia Cordata extract and is free from any issues in use.plausible, not tested
Skin-comforting low-irritation care mildly acidic acne cleanser, Houttuynia Cordata Foampartly backed
Salicylic acid helps relieve skin troubles, and Centella Asiatica extract soothes sensitized skin comfortably.partly backed
Skin low-irritation test completed! Gently care for your skin with Houttuynia Cordata Foam.partly backed
*Human skin primary irritation test completed / H&B Bio Skin Clinical Research Centerpartly backed
Filled with Jirisan Houttuynia Cordata extract, it helps with soothing care and nurtures clean, healthy skin.overstated
Wash with confidence using this mildly acidic foam similar to the pH of healthy skin, for a low-irritation cleanse!no supporting source found
Experience a cleanse without any tightness.no supporting source found
Soft foam provides a moisturized finish after cleansing.no supporting source found
Take care of your skin with Houttuynia Cordata!nothing specific to check
Lassie'el
Enzyme Oat Scrub Powder Wash
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (#2 on the ingredient list), Bromelain, Vigna Radiata Seed Powder
Olive Young US Official (Korean)
12 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration · a smoother skin texture
See each claim
claims, checked
A powder cleanser made by finely grinding enzymes and 7 grains that are beneficial to the skin.backed by evidence
By adjusting the amount of water, use it sometimes as a cleanser, sometimes as a scrub.plausible, not tested
Smooth results and dead skin care at the same timeplausible, not tested
Experience smooth skin with LASSIE'EL’s Enzyme Oat Scrub Powder Wash.plausible, not tested
Grain Foam Scrub · Clear Cleansing · Moisture Carepartly backed
Gently removes dead skin cells on the skin surface without irritation.overstated
With naturally derived ingredients, it offers a skin-friendly, gentle cleansing experience.overstated
Combining effective exfoliation with seven natural grains, this gentle scrub offers both cleansing and hydration.overstated
1,000,000 units sold outno supporting source found
Gentle Enzyme Exfoliationno supporting source found
Eco-friendly clean beautynothing specific to check
Ideal for personalized skincare, it caters to various skin needs with its adjustable formula.nothing specific to check
FREEMAY
Haetssal Daily Foam Cleanser
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (#2 on the ingredient list), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water 35.2996%, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Official (Korean)
3 claims checked
claims, checked
Soft and gentle foamplausible, not tested
Thoroughly cleanses deep into poresoverstated
Low-irritation daily foam cleanserno supporting source found
The Medi Dr.
Lacto Detok Powder Wash
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (#2 on the ingredient list), Ascorbic Acid, Papain
Official (Korean)
4 claims checked
claims, checked
Because it contains pure vitamin, it may sting. If your skin is sensitive to vitamins, please test on the back of your neck before use.backed by evidence
Moist and smooth powder wash that cares with lactic acid bacteriapartly backed
Secondary cleanser / blackhead removal / nutrition / moisturepartly backed
Refer to product detailsnothing specific to check
Lassie'el
Lassie'el Enzyme Grain Cleansing Powder Wash
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (#2 on the ingredient list), Protease, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
NEEDLY
Mild Enzyme Cleansing Powder
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (#2 on the ingredient list), Bromelain, Glycolic Acid
Official (Korean)
4 claims checked
claims, checked
#60SecondWashPack#FlakeImprovementpartly backed
Mildpartly backed
This is Needly NEEDLY, a beauty & lifestyle brand that helps our true inner beauty be revealed.nothing specific to check
Hitting skin concerns right on the marknothing specific to check
Isntree
Mugwort Calming Powder Wash
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (#2 on the ingredient list), Papain, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Powder
Official (Korean)
5 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
a smoother skin texture
See each claim
claims, checked
If you use Mugwort Powder Wash at the deep cleansing step about 1 to 2 times a week, unnecessary flake care is possible along with sebum removal.plausible, not tested
#EnzymePowder #FlakesScrubbedAwaypartly backed
In the case of Mugwort Powder Wash, it is formulated weakly acidic so it can be used gently, but its cleansing power may be somewhat insufficient to remove all makeup products.partly backed
Mugwort Powder Wash contains papain enzyme and is a weakly acidic cleansing product effective at removing unnecessary flakes and impurities, and it is a product you may use every day.overstated
Papain enzyme is contained about 3 times higher than in an ordinary powder wash, so you can feel a smooth skin texture with just one use, and you may also lather it on areas that need flake care, leave it on for 30 seconds and use it as a foam pack.no supporting source found
BRMUD
Relief Mud Pack to Foam Cleanser
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (#2 on the ingredient list), Sea Silt 3%, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Amazon· Seller not confirmed Official (Korean)
5 claims checked
claims, checked
Remove impurities inside pores with the adsorption power of a mud pack, finish fresh with creamy foam bubbles.plausible, not tested
Pore care + thorough cleansing + moist moisturizingpartly backed
With a 1-minute investment every day, make tired skin clear and clean!overstated
Recovery, fundamental care for uneven skin texture, pores, sebum, dead skin cells, acne, 2in1 weakly acidic mud pack cleanserno supporting source found
BRMUD | Deep-cleanses pore impurities every day with the Recovery Mud Pack-to-Foam Cleanser. With nature's recovery power, regain healthy skin.nothing specific to check
make p:rem
Safe Me. Relief Moisture Cleansing Foam
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (#2 on the ingredient list), Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Betaine
Olive Young US Amazon· Seller not confirmed
7 claims checked
claims, checked
In the case of a functional cosmetic (brightening, wrinkle improvement, sunscreen products, etc.) under the ｢Cosmetics Act｣: not applicablebacked by evidence
It removes impurities freshly without skin tightness and maintains the skin's pH balance, grooming the skin to be healthy and moist.plausible, not tested
It is rated as improving the lathering power that was the weak point of existing weakly acidic cleansers, so that rich and fine micro bubbles are created and it satisfies soft yet refreshing cleansing power as well.plausible, not tested
It is a pH 5.5 reassuring formulation weakly acidic cleansing foam that maintains the skin's pH balance and grooms the skin to be healthy.partly backed
Using only safe raw materials at EWG green grade 0 to 2 it is called a 'reassuring cleansing foam', and with a plant derived natural surfactant extracted from coconut, 100% natural fragrance and the aromatherapy effect of natural essential oil fragrance, it protects the skin comfortably without irritation.overstated
The reassuring cleansing foam is a product that has completed a skin irritation test, a product applicable to all skin in every age groupno supporting source found
A pH 5.5 weakly acidic cleansing foam containing rich lathering power, refreshing cleansing power and reassuring ingredients you can trustnothing specific to check
PO:DL
2x Fresh Bam Balm to Foam
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (#3 on the ingredient list), Coco-Glucoside, Salicylic Acid
Olive Young US Official (Korean)
9 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
a brighter skin tone
Don't count on:
clearer-looking skin · a smoother skin texture · less visible pores · firmer skin
See each claim
claims, checked
From cleansing balm to cleansing foam all at oncebacked by evidence
With a pH 5.5-6.5 low irritation formula, keeping moistness after washing & keeping a clear and even skin tone & texture & glowplausible, not tested
A moist finish with no inner tightness even after washingplausible, not tested
With a triple combination of AHA, BHA and LHA, effects of exfoliation, skin texture improvement and blemish reliefoverstated
Perfect cleansing from thick makeup to sunscreenoverstated
A cleansing innovation that needs no double cleansing – deep cleansing plus the finish all at onceoverstated
A unique texture that turns from balm to foam – perfect removal of makeup & impuritiesoverstated
With Gongju chestnut shell extract, pore astringency & sebum control for clean and elastic skinno supporting source found
PO:DL, moisture, texture and glow without double cleansingnothing specific to check
SRB
Rice Water Rice Bran Enzyme Cleanser
Key: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (#3 on the ingredient list), Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Official (Korean)
4 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
a smoother skin texture
Don't count on:
a brighter skin tone
See each claim
claims, checked
Product features: low irritationplausible, not tested
Product features: exfoliation managementpartly backed
A powder-type cleanser gentle enough even for babiesoverstated
Product features: brighteningno supporting source found