Works for
CleansingGlyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol + 10 moreCleanses gently
“Face Wash Express Glow Clay Polish”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, peg-4 dilaurate, peg-4 laurate, polysorbate 60, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, triethanolamine) 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
ExfoliationSEA SALTNot delivered
“Yep – 60 seconds is all it takes for our NEW Protect ‘n’ Glow Express Glow Clay Polish to sweep away dead skin cells and brighten dull skin.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glyceryl stearate~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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~2.3–3.4%
- 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 alcoholBentonite~2.1–3.1%
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateCocamidopropyl betaine~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCetyl alcohol~1.3–2%
- 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 alcoholBambusa arundinacea stem extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-100 stearate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateSodium chloride~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineSodium sulfate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateCeteareth-20~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Polysorbate 60~0.15–0.65%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Peg-4 dilaurate~0.15–0.55%
Peg-4 laurate~0.1–0.45%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Peg-4~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber officinale root juice~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Bentonite, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cetyl alcohol, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Peg-100 stearate, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Sodium sulfate, Ceteareth-20, Polysorbate 60, Disodium edta, Peg-4 dilaurate, Peg-4 laurate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Peg-4, Zingiber officinale root juice
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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.
| SimpleFace Wash Express Glow Clay PolishYOUR PRODUCT | IOMAGentle Cleansing Cream | CeraVeHydrating Facial Cleanser | QVCeramides Moisturising Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $37.48 | $4.39 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Phytosphingosine | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsionssciencedirect.com
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