Works for
CleansingDisodium cocoamphodipropionate, Glyceryl stearate + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Dermal Clay Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Arnica montana flower extract + 3 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~45–55%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~6.3–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilKaolin~4.3–5.3%
- 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 KaolinDisodium cocoamphodipropionate~3.7–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Disodium cocoamphodipropionateButylene glycol~2.4–2.9%
- 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 glycolGlyceryl stearate~2–2.4%
- 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 stearatePentylene glycol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSorbitan oleate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateIllite~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractSodium magnesium silicate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malva sylvestris flower/leaf/stem extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractSambucus nigra flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractArnica montana flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractParietaria officinalis extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance or masking agent
More about Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extractArctium lappa root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractHedera helix leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCetyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSorbitan trioleate~0.2–0.35%
Menthol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.15%
- 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 dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Kaolin, Disodium cocoamphodipropionate, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Pentylene glycol, Sorbitan oleate, Illite, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Sodium magnesium silicate, Malva sylvestris flower/leaf/stem extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Parietaria officinalis extract, Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Hedera helix leaf extract, Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Sorbitan trioleate, Menthol, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| DermalogicaDermal Clay CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Kate SomervilleEradiKate Cleanser Mini | Flora & NoorRose Renewal 24/7 Ceramide and Tri-peptide Moisturizer | CeraVeHydrating Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | — | $35.50 | — | $4.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Oatmeal Extract | Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ Daily Detox Clay CleanserClinique All-in-One Cleansing Micellar Milk + Makeup Remover
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments: 2005/2006journals.sagepub.com
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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