Formula 10.0.6 Down To the Pore Strips Pack

Formula 10.0.6 Down To the Pore Strips Pack

Efficacy0/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Anti-blemish
Bentonite, Kaolin + 1 more
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What the product description says
“Give your skin the ''all clear'' with this fast fix against blackheads!”
Source: Ulta

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

BentoniteEffect: LowHelps stabilize the product formulation~2.8–4.2%
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~1.6–2.4%
Moroccan lava clayEffect: LowHelps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency~1.3–2%
Moisturizing
Side benefit · Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract + 2 more
Works

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.5–5.2%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowTraditionally 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~0.8–1.25%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.45–1%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract, Menthol
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.4%est.
Menthol—High~0.15–0.6%est.
PvpHelps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skinMedium~25–37%est.
Polyvinyl alcoholHelps improve the product textureMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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~0.8–1.25%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Sodium dehydroacetateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Pvp~25–37%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin

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Vp/va copolymer~11–16%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulation and create a nice product consistency

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Water~5.1–7.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.5–5.2%
Key active
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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Charcoal powder~2.3–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Polyvinyl alcohol~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps improve the product texture

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Kaolin~1.6–2.4%
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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Moroccan lava clay~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency

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Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.8–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Butylene glycol~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Menthol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.25%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.3%
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

Pvp, Vp/va copolymer, Water, Glycerin, Bentonite, Charcoal powder, Polyvinyl alcohol, Kaolin, Moroccan lava clay, Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, 1,2-hexanediol, Menthol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium dehydroacetate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Titanium dioxide

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