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Clinique City Block Purifying Enzyme Powder Cleanser + Exfoliator
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
sodium cocoyl isethionate
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
sodium lauryl sulfoacetate
9.2% -
13.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
salicylic acid
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
Anti-blemish
salicylic acid
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
kaolin
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Cleansing | |
Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
3% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
salicylic acid
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Evens 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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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
salicylic acid
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Evens 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)
ascorbic acid
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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Potential irritants
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
3% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
salicylic acid
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Evens 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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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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maltodextrin
22% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
sodium lauryl sulfoacetate
9.2% -
13.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
sodium cocoyl isethionate
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
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Ingredient list view
Maltodextrin, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Kaolin, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium chloride, Sapindus mukorossi peel extract, Salicylic acid, Coconut acid, Ascorbic acid, Allyl methacrylates crosspolymer, Cyclodextrin, Guaiacol, Manganese chloride, Water, Disodium edta
Sources
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Taurate Amides and Taurate Salts as Used in Cosmetics
- Tyrosinase inhibition, free radical scavenging, antimicroorganism and anticancer proliferation activities of Sapindus mukorossi extracts
- Application of Saponins in Foods and Cosmetics: Saponins of Mohave Yucca and Sapindus Mukurossi
- Analysis of the bioactive components of Sapindus saponins
- Evaluation of aqueous extract of Soapnut as surfactant in cosmetics
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- Safety Assessment of Cross-Linked Alkyl Acrylates as Used in Cosmetics