Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium myristoyl glutamate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“A black powder-like enzyme face wash that contains sebum-removing complex ingredients that absorbs and removes blackheads, keratin plugs, excess sebum, and dullness factors in pores, leading to smooth, bare skin where pores are less noticeable.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (potassium laurate, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl glutamate, sodium myristoyl glutamate) 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: sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Anti-blemishMoroccan lava clayNot delivered
“Cleanse your skin and prevent pimples.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Talc~26–39%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~8.1–12.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSodium myristoyl glutamate~4.5–6.7%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonatePotassium laurate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Potassium laurateSodium lauroyl glutamate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateCarrageenan~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanMethicone~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconeCharcoal~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isostearyl alcohol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Isostearyl alcoholBht~0.45–1.1%
Moroccan lava clay~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency
More about Moroccan lava clayDipropylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSilk~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl glucoside~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePotassium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Protease~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lipase~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme that breaks down and helps remove oil (sebum or other oils). It could damage the skin barrier in the same way that surfactants do
More about LipaseMethylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Talc, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium myristoyl glutamate, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Potassium laurate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Carrageenan, Methicone, Charcoal, Isostearyl alcohol, Bht, Moroccan lava clay, Dipropylene glycol, Silk, Ethyl glucoside, Lactic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium hydroxide, Protease, Lipase, Methylparaben, Iron oxides
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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.
| KaneboSuisai Beauty Clear Powder Wash Z 35 pcsYOUR PRODUCT | Real BarrierPorebium Powder Wash | OdaciteGreen Ceremony Cleanser • Matcha + Spirulina | CliniqueFresh Pressed Renewing Powder Cleanser with Pure Vitamin C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 27% | 24% | 24% |
| Price | — | — | $58.00 | $33.41 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Fructose | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 3Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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