Earth Science Clarifying Facial Wash

Earth Science Clarifying Facial Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Clarifying Facial Wash”
Source: SmallFlower

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, peg-150 distearate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate) 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

Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~6.6–9.9%
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~5.4–8.2%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~4.4–6.6%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~3.4–5.1%
Peg-150 distearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.2–1.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 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~3.4–5.1%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.3%est.
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.6–1.35%est.
Betula alba bark extractHas astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Citrus grandis seed extract—High~0.2–0.7%est.
Zinc sulfateA preservative. It can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~23–34%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~6.6–9.9%est.
Peg-150 distearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~1–1.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Macrocystis pyrifera extract—3/5~0.35–0.85%est.

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~6.6–9.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate~5.4–8.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~4.4–6.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.4–5.1%
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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Glycerin~2–2.9%
Formula
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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Panthenol~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Peg-150 distearate~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

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

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.9–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Ascorbic acid~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-aging

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

More about Ascorbic acid
Betula alba bark extract~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

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Macrocystis pyrifera extract~0.35–0.85%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Citrus grandis seed extract~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Zinc sulfate~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. It can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Panthenol, Peg-150 distearate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Ascorbic acid, Betula alba bark extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Citrus grandis seed extract, Zinc sulfate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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