PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
glyceryl caprylate
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
xanthan gum
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
This mask absorbs impurities as well as'excess sebum and refines pores thanks to an effective trio activated carbon (purifying), black clay (mattifying) and lava powder (smoothing).
gluconolactone
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
zinc gluconate
0.9% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
This mask absorbs impurities as well as'excess sebum and refines pores thanks to an effective trio activated carbon (purifying), black clay (mattifying) and lava powder (smoothing).
zinc pca
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
gluconolactone
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
kaolin
5.4% -
8%
Irritation risk:
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
83/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
parfum
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
pancratium maritimum extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
zinc gluconate
0.9% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation
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
gluconolactone
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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Potential irritants
parfum
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
pancratium maritimum extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
kaolin
5.4% -
8%
Irritation risk:
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
bentonite
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish
Helps stabilize the product formulation
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Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Lactobacillus ferment, Parfum, Charcoal powder, Gluconolactone, Volcanic sand, Zinc gluconate, Zinc pca, Zinc lactate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Pancratium maritimum extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Phytic acid
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