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ExfoliationMicrocrystalline cellulose, Maris salNot delivered
“Facial Mud Exfoliator”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks
“Prepares for absorption of moisturiser and leaves skin feeling clear, fresh and revitalised after use.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.7–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCellulose~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseCetearyl alcohol~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCalcium carbonate~2.2–2.7%
Glyceryl stearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSea silt~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Microcrystalline cellulose~1.3–1.6%
Silica~1.3–1.6%
Zea mays starch~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateCetyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSodium cocoyl isethionate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateDisodium lauryl sulfosuccinate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinateBenzyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHydrolyzed oat protein~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed oat proteinHydrogenated castor oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilCetearyl glucoside~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideGlyceryl oleate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateSclerotium gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumBehenyl behenate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenyl triacetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Panthenyl triacetateTribehenin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzoic acid~0.25–0.45%
Hydroxypropylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Sorbic acid~0.2–0.35%
Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCocamidopropyl betaine~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolOlea europaea fruit oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilSqualane~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneMaris sal~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Cellulose, Cetearyl alcohol, Calcium carbonate, Glyceryl stearate, Sea silt, Microcrystalline cellulose, Silica, Zea mays starch, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Benzyl alcohol, Hydrolyzed oat protein, Hydrogenated castor oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Sclerotium gum, Behenyl behenate, Panthenyl triacetate, Tribehenin, Xanthan gum, Benzoic acid, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Titanium dioxide, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Squalane, Maris sal
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AhavaFacial Mud ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | DIMEWhipped Body Exfoliator | Skin DoctorsProfessional Results Exfoliating Crystals Face Scrub | HerbivoreAquarius Pore Purifying Clarity Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 22% | 21% | 21% |
| Price | $38.00 | $26.00−$12.00 | — | $46.00+$8.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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