Sanitas Skincare Purifying Clay Cleanser
Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Coco-betaine + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Purifying Clay Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, cetyl alcohol, coco-betaine, decyl glucoside, sucrose distearate, sucrose stearate, 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: coco-betaine, decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Kaolin~4.9–7.3%
- 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 KaolinIllite~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Decyl glucoside~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideIsononyl isononanoate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateCoco-betaine~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineXanthan gum~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCandida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation
More about Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentAloe barbadensis leaf~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Montmorillonite~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteCetyl alcohol~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSucrose distearate~0.45–1.1%
Polyglycerin-3~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Sucrose stearate~0.4–0.9%
Sclerotium gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideSodium phytate~0.1–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Methylpropanediol~0.1–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Illite, Decyl glucoside, Isononyl isononanoate, Coco-betaine, Xanthan gum, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Aloe barbadensis leaf, Montmorillonite, Cetyl alcohol, Sucrose distearate, Polyglycerin-3, Sucrose stearate, Sclerotium gum, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Titanium dioxide, Sodium phytate, Potassium sorbate, Methylpropanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic 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.
| Sanitas SkincarePurifying Clay CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | VichyNormaderm Phytosolution Volcanic Mattifying Cleansing Cream | Merci HandyFacial Cleansing Gel | Love & GreenOrganic Moisturizing Intimate Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 30% | 30% |
| Price | $34.00 | $21.96−$12.04 | — | $5.45−$28.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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