Fenty Skin Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Detox Face Mask with Salicylic Acid

Fenty Skin Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Detox Face Mask with Salicylic Acid

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid, Kaolin + 1 more
Works well
What the product description says
“What Else You Need to Know The whipped clay helps extract dirt, oil and impurities and salicylic acid clarifies pores, while the encapsulated charcoal helps detoxify.”
Source: Sephora

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

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.95–1.4%
KaolinEffect: LowA 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~5.2–7.8%
BentoniteEffect: LowHelps stabilize the product formulation~2.8–4.2%
Cleansing
Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan stearate + 2 more
Cleanses gently

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate) 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.

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.1–3.2%
Sorbitan stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.3–0.75%
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation~0.15–0.5%
Polysorbate 60Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.6%
Exfoliation
Side benefit · Salicylic acid, Microcrystalline cellulose
Works well

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.95–1.4%
Microcrystalline celluloseEffect: Low~0.15–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Zingiber officinale root extract
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.95–1.4%est.
Zingiber officinale root extractA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lackingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.4–0.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~0.4–0.9%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.1–3.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Kaolin~5.2–7.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

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

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Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
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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Bentonite~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.2%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Salicylic acid~0.95–1.4%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Charcoal powder~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Rheum palmatum root extract~0.8–1.25%
Formula
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

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Panthenol~0.45–1%
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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Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.9%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Mannitol~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitan stearate~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Citric acid~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Microcrystalline cellulose~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Exfoliation
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Polysorbate 60~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Sodium polyacrylate starch~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Potassium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Bentonite, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Salicylic acid, Charcoal powder, Rheum palmatum root extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Mannitol, Sorbitan stearate, Citric acid, Microcrystalline cellulose, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Potassium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide

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