EarthScienceBeauty Clarifying Facial Wash

EarthScienceBeauty Clarifying Facial Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate + 3 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Wash away oil‚ dirt and other residues with this gentle‚ lathering cleansing wash formulated to clean without over-stripping.”
Source: Earth Science

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.

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.

Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~4.3–6.5%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~3.6–5.4%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.8–4.1%
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.9–2.9%
Peg-150 distearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Citrus paradisi fruit 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~2.8–4.1%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~0.85–1.25%est.
Betula alba bark extractHas astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Citrus paradisi fruit extract—High~0.3–0.75%est.
Zinc sulfateA preservative. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~4.3–6.5%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~1.4–2.1%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~0.1–0.45%est.
Peg-150 distearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%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—3/5~0.35–0.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
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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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~4.3–6.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~3.6–5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.8–4.1%
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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Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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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Panthenol~1.2–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

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

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

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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Ascorbic acid~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

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

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Betula alba bark extract~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–1%
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 flower extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Macrocystis pyrifera extract~0.35–0.8%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Zinc sulfate~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. It can be irritating

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Allantoin~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Peg-150 distearate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Bixa orellana seed extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

More about Benzyl benzoate
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Panthenol, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Ascorbic acid, Betula alba bark extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Zinc sulfate, Allantoin, Citric acid, Peg-150 distearate, Bixa orellana seed extract, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate

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