EarthScienceBeauty Clarifying Herbal Astringent
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing4 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Sulfur‚ Camphor and Zinc combine to help reduce oil while purifying Sea Kelp and Hyaluronic Acid retain and balance moisture.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: sulfur. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Alcohol + 7 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~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana water~5–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterGlycerin~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAlcohol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~1.4–2.2%
- 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 extractEquisetum arvense leaf extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Macrocystis pyrifera extract~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Citrus grandis seed extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractAscorbic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 acidAllantoin panthenol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Apple cider vinegar~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~0.3–0.7%
Polysorbate 80~0.2–0.75%
Mentha piperita extract~0.2–0.75%
Sodium pca~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCamphor~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCellulose gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumSulfur~0.1–0.35%
Oleth-10~0.1–0.3%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Zinc sulfate~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Equisetum arvense leaf extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Citrus grandis seed extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Unknown, Ascorbic acid, Allantoin panthenol, Apple cider vinegar, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Mentha piperita extract, Sodium pca, Camphor, Citric acid, Cellulose gum, Sulfur, Oleth-10, Sodium hyaluronate, Sorbic acid, Zinc sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
| EarthScienceBeautyClarifying Herbal AstringentYOUR PRODUCT | Biologique RechercheLotion P50 Original "1970" | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% |
| Price | $13.99 | $45.00+$31.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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