goop G.Tox Glacial Marine Clay Body Cleanser

goop G.Tox Glacial Marine Clay Body Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Sodium lauroamphoacetate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“G.Tox Glacial Marine Clay Body Cleanser”
Source: Sephora

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamide mipa, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, 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.

Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateEffect: HighWorks as a cleansing agent~9.7–11.9%
Sodium lauroamphoacetateEffect: High~5.9–7.2%
Cocamide mipaEffect: HighSurfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, and viscosity controlling. Comes from coconut acid. Doesn't appear to be a common irritant~2.3–2.8%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.25–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Foeniculum vulgare oil, Mentha piperita oil + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Foeniculum vulgare oil—High~0.55–0.8%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.5–0.7%est.
Coriandrum sativum fruit oilA plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateWorks as a cleansing agentMedium~9.7–11.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Moringa oleifera seed extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effectMedium~1.2–1.4%est.
Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~0.75–1.1%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~0.6–0.95%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~9.7–11.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a cleansing agent

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Sodium lauroamphoacetate~5.9–7.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~3.2–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Cocamide mipa~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, and viscosity controlling. Comes from coconut acid. Doesn't appear to be a common irritant

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Glycerin~2–2.4%
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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Sodium chloride~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Citric acid~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Moringa oleifera seed extract~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

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Elettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.9–1.15%
Formula
Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

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Helichrysum italicum flower oil~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.6–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Foeniculum vulgare oil~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Mentha piperita oil~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Coriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sea silt~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Biosaccharide gum-1~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

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Titanium dioxide~0.45–0.65%
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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Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Benzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium phosphate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Cocamide mipa, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Helichrysum italicum flower oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Foeniculum vulgare oil, Mentha piperita oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Sea silt, Biosaccharide gum-1, Titanium dioxide, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Disodium phosphate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Limonene

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