M.A.C Cosmetics Cleansers Mineralize Volcanic Ash Exfoliator
Works for
CleansingLauramidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl lactylate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Cleansers Mineralize Volcanic Ash Exfoliator”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium coco-glucoside sulfosuccinate, hexylene glycol, lauramidopropyl betaine, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauroyl lactylate) 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
“Cleansers Mineralize Volcanic Ash Exfoliator”
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.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This mineral-rich formula refines the skin, unclogs pores, and leaves the complexion soft to the touch.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sucrose~26–40%
- 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 SucroseLauramidopropyl betaine~8.3–12.4%
Methyl gluceth-20~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Sodium lauroyl lactylate~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateVolcanic ash~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateSilica~1.6–2.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~1.1–1.6%
Caprylyl glycol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHexylene glycol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolDisodium coco-glucoside sulfosuccinate~0.4–0.95%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIron oxides~0.1–0.35%
- 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 oxidesIngredient list view
Sucrose, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Methyl gluceth-20, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Volcanic ash, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Disodium coco-glucoside sulfosuccinate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides
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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.
| M.A.C CosmeticsCleansers Mineralize Volcanic Ash ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueLiquid Facial Soap Mild Dry Combination Skin | PharmacerisA - Puri-Sensilium Soothing Foam | Derma EPurifying Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 27% | 26% |
| Price | — | $27.01 | $17.99 | $15.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Panthenol | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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