Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Clarifying Clay Wash
Source: Cultbeauty
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, polysorbate 20, 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: decyl glucoside
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Use the Clarifying Clay Wash to cleanse, purify and balance stressed skin — reducing the look of pesky blemishes and enlarged pores while calming irritation and redness.
Source: Cultbeauty
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
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
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Potential irritants
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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 clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Montmorillonite, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Pentylene glycol, Peumus boldus leaf extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Lactobacillus ferment, Crataegus oxyacantha stem extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Citronellol, Dipteryx odorata seed extract, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil
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