Clean & Clear Morning Energy Brightening Scrub
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ExfoliationMicrocrystalline celluloseNot delivered
“Morning Energy Brightening Scrub”
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 · Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract + 3 moreWorks
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, lactose.
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: simmondsia chinensis seed extract, hydrogenated castor oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract + 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~45–55%
Glycerin~4.6–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinSodium laureth sulfate~5.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCellulose~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseLauryl glucoside~2.4–3%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMicrocrystalline cellulose~1.6–2%
Carica papaya fruit extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon fruit extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractPolygonum fagopyrum flour~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed extractTocopheryl acetate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHydrogenated castor oil~0.55–0.85%
- 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 oilLactose~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about LactoseAcrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Talc~0.6–0.9%
Xylitol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolAlgin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseMica~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.4–0.65%
- 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 dioxideMenthyl lactate~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.4%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTriethyl citrate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 77891~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77491~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77492~0.1–0.2%
Ci 77289~0.05–0.15%
Ci 47005~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cellulose, Lauryl glucoside, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Microcrystalline cellulose, Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Polygonum fagopyrum flour, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Lactose, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Talc, Xylitol, Algin, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Menthyl lactate, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Triethyl citrate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Ci 77891, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77289, Ci 47005
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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.
| Clean & ClearMorning Energy Brightening ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Neutrogena Visibly ClearNeutrogena Refreshingly Clear Daily Exfoliator | NeutrogenaRefreshingly Clear Daily Exfoliator | MuradExclusive Vitamin C Triple Exfoliating Facial Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 34% |
| Price | — | $6.74 | $5.30 | $105.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Lauryl Glucoside | Lauryl Glucoside | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: BHAWA Young Lavender Shower GelEtude House Charcoal Deep-Pore Exfoliating Peel Gel
Product summary
"Clean & Clear - Morning Energy Brightening Scrub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.60% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 5.50CA$ in Canada and from 2.95£ up to 4.49£ 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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