Formula 10.0.6 One Smooth Operator Pore Clearing Face Scrub
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Anti-blemishZinc pcaNot delivered
“One Smooth Operator Pore Clearing Face Scrub”
This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationSEA SALTNot delivered
“One Smooth Operator Pore Clearing Face Scrub”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Zinc pca, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 1 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, zinc pca.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pumice~5.5–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceAmmonium lauryl sulfate~5–7.5%
Carbomer~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerZinc pca~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaAvena sativa kernel meal~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Passiflora edulis fruit extract~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilMagnesium sulfate~1.2–1.8%
Glycerin~1–1.5%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium chloride~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pumice, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Carbomer, Zinc pca, Avena sativa kernel meal, Passiflora edulis fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Magnesium sulfate, Glycerin, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Ci 17200
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Formula 10.0.6One Smooth Operator Pore Clearing Face ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | No7Laboratories Resurfacing Skin Paste | GarnierPure Active Charcoal Bar | CliniqueiD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | $7.99 | $23.42+$15.43 | $5.34−$2.65 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | — | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review hindawi.com
- 3Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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