BIO T-PUR ANTI-OIL & SHINE PURIFYING CLEANSER

BIO T-PUR ANTI-OIL & SHINE PURIFYING CLEANSER

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Myristic acid + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“T-PUR ANTI-OIL & SHINE PURIFYING CLEANSER”
Source: Biotherm CA

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glycol stearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, sodium cocoyl glycinate, stearic acid) 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.

Sodium cocoyl glycinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.5–3%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~1.9–2.3%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1.5–1.8%
Glycol stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.8–1.2%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.65–1%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.65–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Linalool, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Zinc sulfateA preservative. It can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.8%est.
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.15–0.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Sodium cocoyl glycinateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.5–3%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~1.9–2.3%est.
Glycol stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~0.65–1%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.5–0.8%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.25–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.9–2.3%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~0.65–1%est.
Hydrolyzed alginDerived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.3–0.55%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Pumice~5.5–6.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation

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Glycerin~3.8–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Montmorillonite~3–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin

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Sodium cocoyl glycinate~2.5–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Myristic acid~1.9–2.3%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Butylene glycol~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Palmitic acid~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Titanium dioxide~1.5–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Magnesium aluminum silicate~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-aging

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

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Glycol stearate~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Lauric acid~0.65–1%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Stearic acid~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Potassium hydroxide~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Zinc sulfate~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. It can be irritating

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Sodium hexametaphosphate~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Sodium hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Silica silylate~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Kaolin~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

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

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Hydrolyzed algin~0.3–0.55%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Tetrasodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Vitreoscilla ferment~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Salicylic acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Pumice, Glycerin, Montmorillonite, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Myristic acid, Butylene glycol, Palmitic acid, Titanium dioxide, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Glycol stearate, Lauric acid, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Zinc sulfate, Sodium hexametaphosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Silica silylate, Kaolin, Hydrolyzed algin, Caprylyl glycol, Tetrasodium edta, Vitreoscilla ferment, Salicylic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Parfum

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