Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Diatomaceous Earth gently exfoliates to reveal a brighter-looking complexion that’s silky-smooth to the touch.”
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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · GlutathioneWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Glutathione, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (glutathione) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimMay help
This product contains glutathione. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glycerin + 11 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, saccharide isomerate.
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: carthamus tinctorius seed oil, caprylyl glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Cymbopogon martini oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Kaolin~3.6–5.4%
- 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 KaolinCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilGlyceryl stearate~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateAlcohol denat.~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Polysorbate 60~1.7–2.5%
Sorbitan isostearate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateGlycerin~1.3–2%
- 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 GlycerinDiatomaceous earth~1.3–1.9%
Propanediol~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTitanium dioxide~0.85–1.25%
- 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 dioxideCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHydrolyzed candida saitoana extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium silicate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLaminaria ochroleuca extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Laminaria ochroleuca extractCharcoal powder~0.3–0.75%
Buddleja davidii meristem cell culture~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Taraxacum officinale extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. Can be an allergen
More about Taraxacum officinale extractSaccharide isomerate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateAlteromonas ferment extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractGlutathione~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneCymbopogon martini oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilSodium lauroyl lactylate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateLysophosphatidic acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phospholipid. It is naturally present in skin and plays a signaling role there. It is involved in cell prolifiratio, skin inflammatory responses and wound healing. In cosmetics, it might help to support the skin barrier function
More about Lysophosphatidic acidLysolecithin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinLecithin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHamamelis virginiana water~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAlcohol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholDecyl glucoside~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideButylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
- 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 glycolCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTetrasodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLithium magnesium sodium silicate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Sodium glycolate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Farnesol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Alcohol denat., Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Glycerin, Diatomaceous earth, Propanediol, Titanium dioxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrolyzed candida saitoana extract, Sodium silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Charcoal powder, Buddleja davidii meristem cell culture, Taraxacum officinale extract, Saccharide isomerate, Alteromonas ferment extract, Glutathione, Cymbopogon martini oil, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Lysophosphatidic acid, Lysolecithin, Lecithin, Hamamelis virginiana water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Alcohol, Decyl glucoside, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Tetrasodium edta, Xanthan gum, Lithium magnesium sodium silicate, O-cymen-5-ol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium glycolate, Geraniol, Linalool, Farnesol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Allergic contact dermatitis to plants in a Spanish dermatology department: a 7-year reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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