Works for
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.4–0.6%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Time to Clear 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 · Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 8 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium trideceth sulfate~11–14%
Cellulose~4.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseCetearyl alcohol~2.6–3.2%
- 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 alcoholSodium lauroamphoacetate~2.6–3.2%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.4%
- 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 triglycerideCalcium carbonate~1.9–2.3%
Propanediol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSea silt~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocamide mea~0.95–1.15%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateEthylhexyl hydroxystearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from it
More about Ethylhexyl hydroxystearateGlycol stearate~0.6–0.9%
Cetyl alcohol~0.6–0.85%
- 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 alcoholSilica~0.65–0.95%
Glyceryl stearate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 stearateLactic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidIsopropyl alcohol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholPeg-100 stearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateHexylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCeteareth-20~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideDisodium lauroamphodiacetate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Disodium lauroamphodiacetateHydroxypropylcellulose~0.15–0.3%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.15–0.3%
- 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 silicateHydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseTocopherol~0.1–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolMaris sal~0.05–0.1%
- 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 salPanthenyl triacetate~0.05–0.1%
- 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 triacetateIngredient list view
Water, Sodium trideceth sulfate, Cellulose, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Calcium carbonate, Propanediol, Sea silt, Cocamide mea, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, Glycol stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Silica, Glyceryl stearate, Lactic acid, Isopropyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Hexylene glycol, Ceteareth-20, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Disodium lauroamphodiacetate, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tocopherol, Maris sal, Panthenyl triacetate
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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.
| AhavaTime to Clear Facial Mud ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | ObagiEXFODERM FORTE | NaturiumVegan Lactic Acid Emulsion 5% | Jan MariniMarini Multi-Acid Exfoliating Pads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 47% | 46% |
| Price | — | $101.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Ahava - Time to Clear Facial Mud Exfoliator" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 57.76A$ in Australia and for 20.79£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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