Kerstin Florian Clarifying Mineral Enzyme Cleanser
Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 caprylate/caprate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Clarifying Mineral Enzyme Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, polyglyceryl-10 caprylate/caprate, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate
ExfoliationCopper gluconateNot delivered
“Fruit Enzymes – mango & papaya enzymes encourage cell turnover”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, 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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Water~45–55%
Decyl glucoside~8.3–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyglyceryl-10 caprylate/caprate~2.2–2.7%
Pentylene glycol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa extract~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractCocamidopropyl betaine~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCarica papaya fruit extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mangifera indica fruit extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateUlva lactuca extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
More about Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractTerminalia bellerica fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terminalia chebula fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spirulina platensis extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractManganese gluconate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to help restore skin barrier function supporting its hydration
More about Manganese gluconateZinc pca~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaAscophyllum nodosum extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Ascophyllum nodosum extractLeuconostoc ferment filtrate~0.25–0.45%
Superoxide dismutase~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
More about Superoxide dismutaseSoybean peroxidase~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCopper gluconate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
More about Copper gluconateCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideCoco-glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium phytate~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Sodium chloride~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Benzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
T-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 caprylate/caprate, Pentylene glycol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Oryza sativa extract, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Carica papaya fruit extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Ulva lactuca extract, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Terminalia bellerica fruit extract, Terminalia chebula fruit extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Manganese gluconate, Zinc pca, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Superoxide dismutase, Soybean peroxidase, Arginine, Copper gluconate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Xanthan gum, Sodium phytate, Citric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid, T-butyl alcohol, Parfum, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Kerstin FlorianClarifying Mineral Enzyme CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Yve RocherThe 3 in 1 Cleanser, Scrub & Blackheads - Pure Menthe | HoliFrogSuperior Omega Nutritive Gel Wash | AntipodesJuliet Anti-Blemish Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | — | $34.00 | $36.09 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 15 | 6 of 15 | 5 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Fructooligosaccharides | Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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