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ilapothecary Fresh Faced Mud Cleanser
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ilapothecary Fresh Faced Mud Cleanser

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed soy protein, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Fresh Faced Mud Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (arachidyl glucoside, candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate, sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed soy protein, sodium stearoyl lactylate) 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 cocoyl hydrolyzed soy proteinEffect: High~7.4–11.1%
Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersEffect: HighHelp oil and water mix together~3.8–5.7%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~3.6–5.5%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.9–4.3%
Sodium stearoyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.9–2.9%
Arachidyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.85–1.25%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.55–1.3%
Anti-blemish
Kaolin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Purple Andes Mud helps to draw impurities out of the skin to provide a deep cleanse and tighten the pores.”
Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

KaolinEffect: LowA 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~0.5–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
P-anisic acidHelps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.25%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~22–33%est.
Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersHelp oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.8–5.7%est.
Sodium stearoyl lactylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.9%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
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.9–4.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Moringa oleifera seed oil~22–33%
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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Sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed soy protein~7.4–11.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~3.8–5.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Help oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl stearate~3.6–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.9–4.3%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium stearoyl lactylate~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Arachidyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Behenyl alcohol~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Arachidyl glucoside~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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P-anisic acid~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Kaolin~0.5–1.2%
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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Lepidium meyenii root powder~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Amethyst powder~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Lavandula angustifolia oil
Ingredient list view

Moringa oleifera seed oil, Sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed soy protein, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Arachidyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, P-anisic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Kaolin, Lepidium meyenii root powder, Amethyst powder, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Moringa oleifera seed oil: Composition, nutritional aspects and health attributesresearchgate.net
  2. 2
    Moringa oleifera Seeds and Oil: Characteristics and Uses for Human Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Sodium anisateecha.europa.eu
  4. 4
    Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
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