L'Oréal Paris Pure Clay Purity Foaming Wash
Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Sodium laureth sulfate + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Pure Clay Purity Foaming 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.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people decyl glucoside.
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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.45–0.65%Under-dosed
“Pure Clay Purity Foaming Wash”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Linalool + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Kaolin~6.5–8%
- 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 KaolinGlycerin~4.3–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolZea mays starch~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchDecyl glucoside~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium laureth sulfate~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfatePeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractZinc gluconate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a 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. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateMoroccan lava clay~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency
More about Moroccan lava clayCarrageenan~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanTetrasodium edta~0.5–0.8%
Xanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMontmorillonite~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteSalicylic acid~0.45–0.65%
- 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 acidPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 61570~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77492~0.25–0.45%
Iron oxides~0.25–0.5%
- 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~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Zea mays starch, Decyl glucoside, Sodium laureth sulfate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Zinc gluconate, Moroccan lava clay, Carrageenan, Tetrasodium edta, Xanthan gum, Montmorillonite, Salicylic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 61570, Unknown, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Linalool, Geraniol, Coumarin, Citronellol, Parfum, Unknown
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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.
| L'Oréal ParisPure Clay Purity Foaming WashYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceHYDRALIGHT One Step Face Cleanser | GarnierPure Active Intensive Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Gel Wash | ClearasilUltra Rapid Action Daily Gel Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 84% | 83% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Laureth-4 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Zinc salts in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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