EltaMD is an American medical grade skincare brand that has been approved by the FDA and is currently widely used by many physicians and medical clinics for burn treatment and long-term and short-term care.
 
Elta MD Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser is the brand's signature product. The biggest feature of this cleanser is that it can foam spontaneously after being applied to the face, which can be described as a "good news for lazy people". When using, rub your hands with wet hands and then apply it to your face, and let it stand for about 10 seconds, the foam will become denser and denser, as if a layer of milk cover has been applied. At this time, massage with your hands in a circular motion, the skin is refreshing, comfortable and not tight after washing, there is no false slip and film feeling at all, and the light cucumber flavor is also refreshing.
 
Its main cleaning agent is composed of cocamidopropyl PG-dimethylammonium chloride phosphate sodium compound with three pure amino acid surfactants. The former is mild, and after being added, it can reduce the amount of preservatives in the formula and reduce allergenicity; Amino acids are compatible with the skin, have good cleansing power, and can remove non-waterproof sunscreen, suitable for all skin types. Overall, although its cleansing power is not as good as that of Boqianye, and it does not have the brightening effect of SK-II, it is still an excellent cleanser that is both clean and gentle. The downside is that after each press of the cleanser, a layer of gelatinous substance will remain on the mouth and edge of the bottle, which is slightly flawed in the design.
 
In addition to the Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser, EltaMD also has a Deep Cleansing Cleanser. This cleanser is made with sodium laureth sulfate as a cleansing surface, a typical SLS formula that cleanses the face with more power and stimulation than amino acid cleansing. After use, there will be a slight false slip, and the washing feeling is not as good as the former.