Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Mask

Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Mask

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Xanthan gum + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“A mineral-rich clay mask and face wash for all skin types that cleanses and minimizes pores and shine—without over-drying or clogging pores.”
Source: Sephora

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, laureth-7, 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: cocamidopropyl betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.1–3.2%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.85–1.25%
Laureth-7Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.1–0.5%
Exfoliation
SEA SALT
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This three-in-one face mask can be used to remove impurities that could clog pores, as a daily thorough cleanser, or to spot treat imperfections.”
Source: Sephora

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.

SEA SALTEffect: Low, below effective dose—

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Farnesol + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.1–3.2%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.5–2.3%est.
Olea europaea leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missingMedium~1–1.5%est.
PolyacrylamideUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Laureth-7Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Solum fullonum~25–38%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Fuller's earth~5.4–8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Water~4.6–6.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.2–4.8%
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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Butylene glycol~2.5–3.8%
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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Pentylene glycol~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Olea europaea leaf extract~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing

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Xanthan gum~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Fusanus spicatus wood oil~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Lavandula angustifolia flower water~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Sodium chloride~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Polyacrylamide~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

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C13-14 isoparaffin~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency

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Laureth-7~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Bht~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Farnesol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

More about Farnesol
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Ingredient list view

Solum fullonum, Fuller's earth, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Olea europaea leaf extract, Xanthan gum, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Sodium chloride, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Farnesol, Linalool

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