Byphasse Anti-Imperfection Clay Mask

Byphasse Anti-Imperfection Clay Mask

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate + 3 more
Cleanses gently

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, polyglyceryl-3 caprate, 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.

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.2–3.9%
Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~2.2–2.7%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.8–2.2%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.4–1.7%
Polyglyceryl-3 caprateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.5–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.7–1.05%est.
Menthol—High~0.3–0.6%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.5–0.7%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 caprateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.7%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~3.2–3.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Kaolin~6.4–7.8%
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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Butylene glycol~4.3–5.3%
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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Cetearyl alcohol~3.2–3.9%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Titanium dioxide~3.4–4.2%
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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Peg-100 stearate~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Glyceryl stearate~1.8–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Stearic acid~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Stearyl stearate~1.1–1.3%
Formula
Parfum~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~0.6–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Barosma betulina leaf extract~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Polyglyceryl-3 caprate~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Menthol~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Limonene~0.3–0.6%
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~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Linalool~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Jojoba esters~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Montmorillonite~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Illite~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Ci 77288~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Chromium oxide greens~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Ci 77510~0.1–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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(ferric ferrocyanide)
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Water, Kaolin, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Titanium dioxide, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Benzyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Stearyl stearate, Parfum, Sodium polyacrylate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Barosma betulina leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-3 caprate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Menthol, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Jojoba esters, Montmorillonite, Citric acid, Illite, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Tocopherol, Ci 77288, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 77510, Unknown

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Byphasse Anti-Imperfection Clay Mask
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