Pixi Clarity Cleanser

Name: Pixi - Clarity Cleanser
Brand: Pixi

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WORKS FOR

Cleansing
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

KEY INGREDIENTS

glycolic acid
lactic acid
ascorbic acid
salicylic acid
panthenol
allantoin
caprylic/capric triglyceride
centella asiatica extract
cetearyl alcohol
cocos nucifera oil
glycerin
saccharum officinarum extract
sodium hyaluronate
sodium polyacrylate
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

83 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Clarity Cleanser"

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WIMJ summary

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, polysorbate 20, 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
cetearyl alcohol	HIGH
cocamidopropyl betaine	HIGH
decyl glucoside	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Clarify your complexion with the Pixi Clarity Cleanser."

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WIMJ summary

This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	MEDIUM
allantoin	LOW
centella asiatica extract	LOW

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"Purifying the complexion, the formula softens the surface while combatting the appearance of enlarged pores."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
papain	LOW
allantoin	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
decyl glucoside
cocamidopropyl betaine
aloe barbadensis leaf juice

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.3% - 5.3%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	3.5% - 4.3%
decyl glucoside Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating	3.7% - 4.6%
cocamidopropyl betaine Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen	3.1% - 3.8%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	1.9% - 2.3%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin	1.6% - 1.9%
cocos nucifera oil An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic	1.4% - 1.8%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	1% - 1.3%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	0.95% - 1.15%
citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract	0.65% - 1%
lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Used as a fragrance	0.55% - 0.8%
glycolic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid	0.5% - 0.75%
lactic acid An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)	0.45% - 0.65%
centella asiatica extract A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.	0.5% - 0.7%
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals	0.35% - 0.65%
saccharum officinarum extract Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.35% - 0.6%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
decane	0.3% - 0.6%
salix alba bark extract A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect	0.25% - 0.5%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.25% - 0.5%
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract	0.25% - 0.45%
citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract Used as a fragrance	0.2% - 0.4%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.25% - 0.45%
lactobacillus ferment lysate filtrate	0.2% - 0.4%
bromelain	0.2% - 0.4%
papain An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating	0.2% - 0.4%
citrus aurantium amara flower extract Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating	0.2% - 0.4%
coriandrum sativum fruit/leaf extract	0.25% - 0.45%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant	0.2% - 0.4%
styrax tonkinensis resin extract	0.2% - 0.35%
ascorbic acid The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging	0.25% - 0.4%
salicylic acid 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)	0.2% - 0.4%
leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine	0.25% - 0.45%
populus tremuloides bark extract	0.2% - 0.4%
sodium polyacrylate Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions	0.25% - 0.5%
sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration	0.2% - 0.4%
bentonite Helps stabilize the product formulation	0.25% - 0.4%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.25% - 0.5%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	0.3% - 0.55%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	0.25% - 0.5%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.2% - 0.35%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.2% - 0.4%
maltodextrin Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil	0.2% - 0.35%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.15% - 0.25%
iron oxides An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499	0.15% - 0.3%
ci 77499 An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated	0.15% - 0.25%
ultramarines	0.1% - 0.2%
ci 77007 A blue pigment	0.1% - 0.15%
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