L'Oréal Paris Purify & Unclog Pure-Sugar Scrub
Works for
CleansingPeg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Trideceth-6 + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Dirt, oil and impurities are effectively removed.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, trideceth-6, triethanolamine) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This scrub with brown, blond and white sugars, rich in minerals, melts into skin for gentle, yet effective exfoliation.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Mentha piperita oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycerin~22–33%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSucrose~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseCymbopogon schoenanthus oil~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Actinidia chinensis seed~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearateSaccharide hydrolysate~1.4–2.1%
Trideceth-6~1.1–1.6%
Triethanolamine~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineMentha piperita oil~0.5–1.15%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–1.15%
- 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 crosspolymerCi 19140~0.35–0.75%
Ci 61570~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caramel~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Sucrose, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Actinidia chinensis seed, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Saccharide hydrolysate, Trideceth-6, Triethanolamine, Mentha piperita oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ci 19140, Ci 61570, Caramel, 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 ParisPurify & Unclog Pure-Sugar ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Kiehl'sCucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser | AvèneCLEANANCE Aqua gel opacizzante | TypologyExfoliating Face Gel Cleanser — 5% PHA + Aloe Vera | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | $14.99 | $25.59+$10.60 | — | $36.90+$21.91 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone |
| 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
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