Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: low
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing and Polishing Powder Cleanser
Source: Bluemercury
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium lauroyl 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: cocamidopropyl betaine
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
A purifying clay powder cleanser with double exfoliating power that detoxifies skin, reduces excess oil and helps minimize the appearance of pores.
Source: Bluemercury
This product might help exfoliate the skin with tartaric acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Key Actives
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
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
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Used to thicken the product's consistency
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
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
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
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
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
Used to thicken the product's consistency
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Ingredient list view
Zea mays starch, Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Kaolin, Potassium chloride, Cellulose, Microcrystalline cellulose, Perlite, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Magnesium stearate, Tartaric acid, Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Allantoin, Sodium chloride