Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Masque

Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Masque

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-blemish
Sulfur, Kaolin
Works well
What the product description says
“Targets blackheads and congested skin”
Source: SpaceNK

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: sulfur. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

SulfurHeroEffect: High~1.9–2.3%
KaolinEffect: LowA 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~3.3–4%
Moisturizing
Side benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Pyrus malus fruit extract + 7 more
Works
What the product description says
“BEIJA FLOR ELASTI-CREAM Sol de Janeiro bring you a nourishing, moisture-rich cream designed to boost the skin’s elasticity.”
Source: SpaceNK EU

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.4–3%
Pyrus malus fruit extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content~1.6–2%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.65–0.95%
AgarEffect: LowPolysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.6%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.25–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.3%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–0.7%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.4–0.6%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.45–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 25 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.7–7%est.
Zingiber officinale root oilAn essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivityHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Citrus reticulata leaf oil—High~0.2–0.4%est.
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil—High~0.2–0.4%est.
Salvia sclarea oil—High~0.2–0.4%est.
Mentha viridis leaf oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Aniba rosaeodora wood oil—High~0.2–0.35%est.
Cymbopogon nardus oil—High~0.2–0.4%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Sulfur—Medium~1.9–2.3%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~1.6–2%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Acacia senegal gumHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product textureMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
AgarPolysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.25–0.4%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Disiloxane~4.9–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.7–7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Kaolin~3.3–4%
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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Glycerin~2.4–3%
Key active
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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Sulfur~1.9–2.3%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-blemish
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Pyrus malus fruit extract~1.6–2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Polyacrylate-33~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Hectorite~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Butylene glycol~0.65–0.95%
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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Zingiber officinale root oil~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity

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Quartz~0.6–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A mineral. It does not have any confirmed benefit for the skin

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Lecithin~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–0.7%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Tocopherol~0.4–0.6%
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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Acacia senegal gum~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture

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Agar~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Curcuma longa root extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Citrus reticulata leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Salvia sclarea oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Mentha piperita oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Abies sibirica oil~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Aniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Cymbopogon nardus oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Sodium cocoyl threoninate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Xanthan gum~0.25–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Microcrystalline cellulose~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Exfoliation
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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium citrate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Pentylene glycol~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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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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Ingredient list view

Water, Disiloxane, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Kaolin, Glycerin, Sulfur, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Polyacrylate-33, Hectorite, Butylene glycol, Zingiber officinale root oil, Quartz, Lecithin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopherol, Acacia senegal gum, Agar, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Citrus reticulata leaf oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Abies sibirica oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Sodium cocoyl threoninate, Xanthan gum, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium citrate, Pentylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Phenoxyethanol

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Sources cited in this review

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