e.l.f. Cosmetics Mini SuperClarify Cleanser

e.l.f. Cosmetics Mini SuperClarify Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-blemish
Niacinamide
Works well
What the product description says
“The gel formula has been infused with niacinamide (vitamin B3) to help prevent clogged pores, strengthen the skin, and maintain moisture, and lavender to help to soothe the skin.”
Source: Beauty Bay

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

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~1.2–1.5%
Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside + 6 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“A clarifying cleanser.”
Source: Beauty Bay

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamide mea, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, glycol stearate, lauryl glucoside, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~9.1–11.1%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~5.2–6.4%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.4–5.4%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.2–3.9%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleateEffect: High~1.6–1.9%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.7–1.05%
Glycol stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.65–0.95%
Cocamide meaEffect: High~0.6–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Dmdm hydantoin + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~9.1–11.1%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.4–5.4%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.9–1.15%est.
Dmdm hydantoinA preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateA preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.02%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~5.2–6.4%est.
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.2–3.9%est.
Glycol stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.65–0.95%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.25%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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Decyl glucoside~9.1–11.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Lauryl glucoside~5.2–6.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.4%
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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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~3.2–3.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Glycereth-7~1.8–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.6–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Niacinamide~1.2–1.5%
Hero · Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneReduces irritationReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-inflammatory

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.9–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Xanthan gum~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cocamide mea~0.6–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycol stearate~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Dmdm hydantoin~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Citric acid~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.2%
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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Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Glycereth-7, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Niacinamide, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Xanthan gum, Cocamide mea, Glycol stearate, Dmdm hydantoin, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Butylene glycol, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate

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