Works for
CleansingCoco-betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Pure Clay Detox Foam Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Linalool, Limonene + 1 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~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-betaine~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineSodium laureth sulfate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate~2.2–3.3%
Potassium laurate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Potassium laurateAcrylates copolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerKaolin~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about KaolinPentylene glycol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium chloride~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium lauryl sulfate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateMoroccan lava clay~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency
More about Moroccan lava clayCharcoal powder~0.5–1.15%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.3–0.7%
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tetrasodium edta~0.2–0.7%
Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMontmorillonite~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorillonitePolyglycerin-10~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearateAcrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIron oxides~0.05–0.25%
- 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 oxidesLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Coco-betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Potassium laurate, Acrylates copolymer, Kaolin, Pentylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Moroccan lava clay, Charcoal powder, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Tetrasodium edta, Citric acid, Montmorillonite, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer, Sodium dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Linalool, Limonene, Parfum
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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.
| L'Oréal ParisPure Clay Detox Foam WashYOUR PRODUCT | GarnierPure Active Intensive Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Gel Wash | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Cica Cleansing Gel | VichyNormaderm Corrector Anti-Blemish Care 24H Hydration + Free Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 58% | 56% |
| Price | — | — | $4.11 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Madecassoside | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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