Holika Holika Pig Nose Clear Blackhead Cleansing Sugar Scrub
Works for
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Paraffinum liquidum + 8 moreWorks well
“Nourishing and smoothing, the facial scrub contains Pink Clay to absorb excess sebum, and a blend of Aloe Vera and Lemon extracts to brighten and care for skin.”
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, sucrose.
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: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Pig Nose Clear Blackhead Cleansing Sugar 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.
Anti-blemishKaolin, Moroccan lava clay + 1 moreNot delivered
“Pig Nose Clear Blackhead Cleansing Sugar Scrub”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sucrose~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucrosePetrolatum~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinMicrocrystalline wax~2.2–3.2%
Isododecane~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneParaffinum liquidum~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumSorbitol~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSorbitan sesquioleate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleatePolyethylene~1–1.6%
Cetyl alcohol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholTrihydroxystearin~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinPeg-23 stearate~0.4–0.95%
Ceteareth-20~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Oleth-5~0.35–0.8%
Disteardimonium hectorite~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePolysorbate 20~0.35–0.8%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPropylene carbonate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateMoroccan lava clay~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency
More about Moroccan lava clayKaolin~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about KaolinAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWater~0.1–0.45%
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Butylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ethylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Isobutylparaben~0.05–0.1%
Propylparaben~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Sucrose, Petrolatum, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Glycerin, Microcrystalline wax, Isododecane, Paraffinum liquidum, Sorbitol, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Polyethylene, Cetyl alcohol, Trihydroxystearin, Peg-23 stearate, Ceteareth-20, Oleth-5, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum, Propylene carbonate, Moroccan lava clay, Kaolin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Citrus limon fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben
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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.
| Holika HolikaPig Nose Clear Blackhead Cleansing Sugar ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Winky LuxSugared Matcha Lip Scrub | Beauty BakerieSugar Lip Scrub | BlissMicro Magic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 51% | 51% |
| Price | — | — | $11.41 | $22.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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