Bija Trouble Cleansing Gel

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About this product

The INNISFREE Bija Trouble Cleansing Gel is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 21 ingredients (15 low-risk) rates it Excellent (96/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin. Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Cleansers
Ingredients
21
Low-risk
15
Fragrance
Contains fragrance
Origin
South Korea

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe Cruelty-Free

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Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 6/6
Good for dry skin
Butylene Glycol Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil
Caution for dry skin
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract Salicylic Acid Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Polysorbate 20 PEG-15 Glyceryl Isostearate PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 3/0
Good for oily/acne-prone skin
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract Salicylic Acid Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Sensitive Skin 1/7
Good for sensitive skin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Caution for sensitive skin
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract Dipropylene Glycol Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract Butylene Glycol Salicylic Acid Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients list

21 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (4)
All21 Skin Conditioning15 Fragrance6 Masking6 Humectant4 Emollient4 Surfactant3 Emulsifying3 Viscosity Controlling3
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
3
PEG-15 Glyceryl Isostearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
3
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
3
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
(Humectant, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
3
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
(Humectant)
A
Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
4
B
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative)
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
B
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
(Masking)
1
Orchid Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
B
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber)
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
1
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
(Astringent, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic)
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
3
B
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative)
Paraben
Paraben
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning)
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming)

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Key ingredients

Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.
BHA
Unclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
Vitamin E
Protects skin and soothes irritation.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Good For Oily SkinBalances oil and helps reduce shine.
Reduces Large PoresMinimizes the look of enlarged pores.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Acne FightingFights acne and helps prevent breakouts.

Concerns

Contains paraben
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
May not suit sensitive skin

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSolventViscosity decreasing agentMaskingViscosity controlling
PEG-15 Glyceryl Isostearate
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 EmulsifyingSurfactant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Humectant, Foam boosting
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 HumectantFoam boostingHydrotropeEmollientHair conditioningSkin conditioning
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
Humectant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 Humectant
Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil
Emollient, Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A CIR A EmollientSkin conditioning
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Masking
Orchid Extract
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Chelating agent, Viscosity controlling
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Chelating agentViscosity controlling
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent, Masking
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 AstringentMaskingSkin conditioningTonic
TOCOPHEROL
Antioxidant, Fragrance
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A AntioxidantFragranceSkin conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A DeodorantSkin conditioning
PARFUM
Fragrance, Perfuming
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragrancePerfuming
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 Skin conditioningEmollientEmulsifyingSurfactant Fungal-acne trigger
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin conditioningSolventViscositydecreasing agentHumectantMaskingViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
Salicylic Acid
Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent
Skin irritation can occur at high concentrationRead moreShow less
EWG 4 CIR B Antiacne agentAntidandruff agentCorn/callus/wart removerDenaturantExfoliantFragranceHair conditioningSkin conditioningKeratolyticMaskingPreservative Good for Oily SkinBad for Sensitive Skin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B AntimicrobialAntioxidantAstringentEmollientHumectantMaskingOral care agentSkin conditioningSkin protectingTonicUv absorber Good for Oily Skin
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B EmulsifyingSurfactant Fungal-acne trigger
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance, Preservative
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 CIR A FragrancePreservative Paraben

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Where it fits: Use as the first step, on clean hands, before the rest of your routine.
  • 2 Morning only: Apply as the last step of your AM routine, after moisturiser, and reapply every ~2 hours of sun exposure.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Contains ingredients some choose to avoid or double-check while pregnant or nursing.

Use with caution
BHA (salicylic) (Salicylic Acid)

Low-strength topical salicylic acid (BHA) is generally considered fine. Caution is usually reserved for high-strength leave-on products and salicylic peels.

This is general information, not medical advice. Pregnancy guidance varies and depends on concentration and your individual situation — always check with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist. How we flag this.

Effective levels — general guide

The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.

BHA (salicylic) 0.5–2%

Salicylic acid is OTC-capped at 2%; 0.5–2% is the usual leave-on range. Much below that it acts more as a soothing agent than an exfoliant.

Salicylic Acid

INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.

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