This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-5 ethylhexanoate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, trideceth-9, xanthan gum) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

peg-5 ethylhexanoate 1% - 1.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

sodium methyl cocoyl taurate 2.8% - 4.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

trideceth-9 1.2% - 1.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-blemish

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Clear Pore Facial Cleanser/Mask

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This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

benzoyl peroxide 3.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating

kaolin 5.1% - 7.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

bentonite 3.7% - 5.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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kaolin 5.1% - 7.7%

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Works for: Mattifying, Anti-blemish

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

benzoyl peroxide 3.5%

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Works for: Anti-blemish

A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating

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benzoyl peroxide 3.5%

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Works for: Anti-blemish

A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating

sodium methyl cocoyl taurate 2.8% - 4.2%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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benzoyl peroxide 3.5%

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Works for: Anti-blemish

A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating

water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 5.2% - 7.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Benzoyl peroxide, Water, Glycerin, Kaolin, Bentonite, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Titanium dioxide, Trideceth-9, Peg-5 ethylhexanoate, Menthol, Sodium citrate, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Parfum

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Key ingredients	benzoyl peroxide kaolin +6 more	Common: benzoyl peroxide glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide glycolic acid +11 more	Common: benzoyl peroxide glycerin +1 more Other: dimethicone diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate +7 more	Common: benzoyl peroxide glycerin Other: carbomer sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate	Common: benzoyl peroxide glycerin Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +3 more	Common: benzoyl peroxide Other: carbomer sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate +1 more	Common: benzoyl peroxide glycerin Other: bakuchiol camellia sinensis leaf +4 more	Common: kaolin glycerin +1 more Other: tocopherol myristic acid +6 more	Common: kaolin glycerin Other: cera alba beeswax +4 more	Common: glycerin kaolin Other: argania spinosa kernel oil butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: glycerin sodium methyl cocoyl taurate +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract bisabolol +4 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +5 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? +10 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? benzoyl peroxide Has skin benefit? +3 more	sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? benzoyl peroxide Has skin benefit?	parfum Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +4 more	sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? benzoyl peroxide Has skin benefit?	sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +7 more	menthol Has skin benefit? tetrasodium pyrophosphate Has skin benefit? +2 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	benzoyl peroxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +13 more	benzoyl peroxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more	benzoyl peroxide Has skin benefit? carbomer Has skin benefit? +19 more	benzoyl peroxide Has skin benefit? carbomer Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzoyl peroxide Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	benzoyl peroxide Has skin benefit? carbomer Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzoyl peroxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? bentonite Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? disodium laureth sulfosuccinate Has skin benefit? +15 more

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