Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay Micro-Exfoliating Face Scrub
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ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.05–0.1%Under-dosed
“Australian Pink Clay Micro-Exfoliating Face Scrub”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
acer saccharum sap extract, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: vitis vinifera seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Microcitrus australasica fruit extract + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Kaolin~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about KaolinMacadamia integrifolia shell powder~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bambusa arundinacea stem powder~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
More about Bambusa arundinacea stem powderVitis vinifera seed oil~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilGlycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholStearic acid~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidOlea europaea fruit oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCeteareth-20~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractMicrocitrus australasica fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Microcitrus australasica fruit extractCitrus glauca fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa eglantaria seed oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractAcer saccharum sap extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Acer saccharum sap extractCalcium carbonate~0.45–0.7%
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.25–0.45%
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilViola odorata flower/leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Viola odorata flower/leaf extractTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCarrageenan~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.2%
Ci 77491~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Lactic acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 microbiome)
More about Lactic acidIngredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Macadamia integrifolia shell powder, Bambusa arundinacea stem powder, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Olea europaea fruit oil, Ceteareth-20, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Microcitrus australasica fruit extract, Citrus glauca fruit extract, Rosa eglantaria seed oil, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Acer saccharum sap extract, Calcium carbonate, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Viola odorata flower/leaf extract, Tocopherol, Carrageenan, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Ci 77491, Lactic acid
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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.
| Sand & SkyAustralian Pink Clay Micro-Exfoliating Face ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | frank bodyOriginal Face Scrub | Dr. BotanicalsCoffee Superfood Renewing Facial Exfoliator | REVOLUTION SKINCAREVitamin C Glow Polishing Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | — | — | $20.00 | $10.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Arginine | Persea Gratissima Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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