Sea Magik Pro-Cleanser

Sea Magik Pro-Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Stearic acid, Cetyl alcohol + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Pro-Cleanser”
Source: Mankind

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.5–3%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.7–2.1%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.7–1.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3–3.7%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.7%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
Achillea millefolium extractPlant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Thymus serpyllum extract—High~0.3–0.6%est.
Equisetum arvense extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.65%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammationHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Maris salUsed 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 concentrationMedium~5.7–6.9%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.7–1.1%est.
EthoxydiglycolHelps to improve the product consistencyMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.5–0.75%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.2–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Maris sal~5.7–6.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

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

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~4.3–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Propylene glycol~3–3.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Stearic acid~2.5–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Petrolatum~2–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Cetyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Petrolatum~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Triethylene glycol~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Triethanolamine~0.7–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Ethoxydiglycol~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to improve the product consistency

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Butylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lactic acid~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

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)

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Achillea millefolium extract~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ononis spinosa root extract~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Tussilago farfara leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Thymus serpyllum extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Equisetum arvense extract~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Althaea officinalis root extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

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Glucose~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Allantoin~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Panthenol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Parfum~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Maris sal, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Propylene glycol, Stearic acid, Petrolatum, Cetyl alcohol, Petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene glycol, Triethanolamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Butylene glycol, Lactic acid, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Ononis spinosa root extract, Tussilago farfara leaf extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Thymus serpyllum extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Glucose, Allantoin, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Parfum

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🇬🇧 Mankind (UK)260 ml
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Sources cited in this review

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