Lancôme Exfoliance Clarté Fresh Exfolliating Clarifying Gel
Works for
ExfoliationPapain, Salicylic acidNot delivered
“Exfoliance Clarté Fresh Exfoliating Clarifying Gel by Lancôme is formulated with white wax micro-beads, ultra-fine exfoliating grains and a cocktail of pineapple and papaya extracts to gently slough off dull skin layers and remove impurities.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Limonene, Linalool + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinatePolyethylene~3.1–3.8%
Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm kernel glyceridesTriethanolamine~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium stearoyl glutamate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCi 42090~1.1–1.3%
Blue 1 lake~0.8–1.15%
Ci 42090~0.6–0.95%
Ci 17200~0.55–0.8%
Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractSodium cocoyl isethionate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSodium lauroyl oat amino acids~0.5–0.75%
Hydrogenated palm glycerides~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glyceridesSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-32~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Peg-32 stearate~0.3–0.55%
Peg-6 stearate~0.3–0.55%
Salicylic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.4%
Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPropanediol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolChondrus crispus~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispusCarrageenan~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanPapain~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMethylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Tetrasodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Ci 42090, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ci 17200, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-32, Peg-32 stearate, Peg-6 stearate, Salicylic acid, Limonene, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Xanthan gum, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl alcohol, Propanediol, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Papain, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Methylparaben, Tetrasodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Hexyl cinnamal, Parfum
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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.
| LancômeExfoliance Clarté Fresh Exfolliating Clarifying GelYOUR PRODUCT | NeutrogenaBlackhead Eliminating Facial Scrub | esfolioPure Skin Collagen Peeling Gel | Paula's choice2% BHA Gel Exfoliant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 88% | 88% |
| Price | — | $5.35 | — | $37.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Arginine | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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