Kose Sekkisei Clear Wellness Powder Wash D.T

Kose Sekkisei Clear Wellness Powder Wash D.T

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium myristate, Potassium myristate + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cleans dirt and black spots clogged with fine moco-moco foam, and powder wash with smooth back skin.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (lauric acid, potassium laurate, potassium myristate, potassium palmitate, sodium laurate, sodium myristate, sodium palmitate) 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 palmitate

Sodium myristateEffect: High~8.3–12.5%
Potassium myristateEffect: High~3.2–4.8%
Sodium laurateEffect: High~3–4.5%
Potassium laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2.1–3.2%
Sodium palmitateEffect: High~1.8–2.6%
Potassium palmitateEffect: High~1.2–1.8%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1–1.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium palmitate—High~1.8–2.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Potassium laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1–1.5%est.
Sea saltUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentrationMedium~0.15–0.65%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
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1–1.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Talc~26–39%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Sodium myristate~8.3–12.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Potassium myristate~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium laurate~3–4.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Potassium laurate~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Kaolin~1.9–2.8%
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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Sodium palmitate~1.8–2.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Potassium palmitate~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Lauric acid~1–1.5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Silica~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Alpinia speciosa leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Sycamore flower extract
Not recognized
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-blemishEvens skin tone

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Neubara fruit extract
Not recognized
Honeybee seeds extract
Not recognized
Morinda citrifolia fruit juice~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Sea salt~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Squalane~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Water~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Talc, Sodium myristate, Potassium myristate, Sodium laurate, Potassium laurate, Kaolin, Sodium palmitate, Potassium palmitate, Lauric acid, Silica, Alpinia speciosa leaf extract, Unknown, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Unknown, Unknown, Morinda citrifolia fruit juice, Sea salt, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Water, Parfum

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