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Herbivore Botanicals Herbivore Pink Clay Gentle Soap Bar
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Herbivore Botanicals Herbivore Pink Clay Gentle Soap Bar

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
SODIUM COCOATE
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What the product description says
“Crafted with French pink clay to draw daily dirt build-up and impurities from pores without drying skin out, this pastel pink cleanser can be used daily on both face and body to leave skin clean and soft.”
Source: Cultbeauty

This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.

SODIUM COCOATEEffect: High—

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Geranium maculatum oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.55–1.25%est.
Geranium maculatum oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed—High~0.15–0.55%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~5.4–8.1%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~22–33%est.

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Ingredients

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Saponified oils of
Not recognized
Cocos nucifera oil~22–33%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Olea europaea fruit oil~5.4–8.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Elaeis guineensis oil~4.7–7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Kaolin~2.9–4.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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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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Kaolin~2.1–3.2%
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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Clay~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Can absorb oil. There is no research confirming other benefits for the skin

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Argon~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Rosa damascena extract~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Geranium maculatum oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Citrus sinensis
Not recognized
Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Ingredient list view

Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, Tocopherol, Kaolin, Kaolin, Clay, Argon, Rosa damascena extract, Geranium maculatum oil, Unknown, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed

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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. 1
    Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Genetic Architecture of Palm Oil Fatty Acid Composition in Cultivated Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) Compared to Its Wild Relative E. oleifera (H.B.K) Cortésjournals.plos.org
  3. 3
    Nutrient composition of Nigerian palm kernel from the dura and tenera varieties of the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis)sciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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