Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Dermal Clay Cleanser
Source: Dermalogica
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.
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Used to create a thicker product consistency
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Key Actives
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
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
Helps oil and water mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Potential irritants
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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
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.
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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
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
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
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
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
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.
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
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Ingredient list view
Water, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Butylene glycol, Kaolin, Disodium cocoamphodipropionate, Glyceryl stearate, Titanium dioxide, Sorbitan oleate, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Malva sylvestris extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Parietaria officinalis extract, Nasturtium officinale extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Hedera helix extract, Saponaria officinalis extract, Montmorillonite, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Sodium magnesium silicate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Sorbitan trioleate, Menthol, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Tetrasodium edta, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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