bareMinerals Clay Chameleon Transforming Purifying Cleanser
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CleansingGlyceryl stearate se, Glycol distearate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Clay Chameleon Transforming Purifying Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate se, glycol distearate, myristic acid, peg-60 glyceryl isostearate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, stearyl alcohol) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~40–60%
Glyceryl stearate se~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinGlycol distearate~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearatePeg-60 glyceryl isostearate~2–3%
Butylene glycol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPeg-32~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Peg-6~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-6Myristic acid~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidCetyl alcohol~0.9–1.4%
- 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 alcoholPpg-15-buteth-20~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateStearyl alcohol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholKaolin~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinPotassium hydroxide~0.3–0.75%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.7%
Montmorillonite~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteSuccinoglycan~0.15–0.7%
Bambusa vulgaris extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.15–0.5%
- 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 silicateMaris sal~0.1–0.45%
- 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 salTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolParfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMica~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIron oxides~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate se, Glycerin, Glycol distearate, Peg-60 glyceryl isostearate, Butylene glycol, Peg-32, Peg-6, Myristic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Ppg-15-buteth-20, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Stearyl alcohol, Kaolin, Potassium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Montmorillonite, Succinoglycan, Bambusa vulgaris extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Maris sal, Tocopherol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Iron oxides
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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.
| bareMineralsClay Chameleon Transforming Purifying CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Clé de Peau BeautéSoftening Cleansing Foam | DHCCoQ10 Washing Cream | Paula's choiceResist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | $74.23 | — | $27.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Trehalose | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Ceramide Ap |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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