Works for
ExfoliationGluconolactone, Capryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
“Formulated with Silica and PHA to exfoliate skin and clean pores.”
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: capryloyl salicylic acid, gluconolactone.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Gluconolactone + 10 moreWorks
“Gently wipe on skin and proceed with serum or moisturizer.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Gluconolactone + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, gluconolactone) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AlcoholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAlcohol~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholDipropylene glycol~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentSilica~1.8–2.7%
Sea water~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCamellia sinensis seed extract~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf water~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis leaf waterGluconolactone~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneBetaine~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.95%
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolC12-14 pareth-12~0.35–0.85%
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium citrate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pyrus communis fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractCitric acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.2–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinMalus domestica fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractFragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateMethyl diisopropyl propionamide~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPentylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Polyquaternium-51~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Silica, Sea water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf water, Gluconolactone, Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol, C12-14 pareth-12, Xanthan gum, Sodium citrate, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Citric acid, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Glycerin, Malus domestica fruit extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Methyl diisopropyl propionamide, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyquaternium-51, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Disodium edta
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| so naturalBlack Clay Sebum PadsYOUR PRODUCT | Glow RecipeLHA + AHA Korean Watermelon Toner Pads for Hydration and Gentle Exfoliation | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Cica Toner Pad | ROUND LABPine Tree Calming Cica Pad | |
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| Match | — | 56% | 54% | 52% |
| Price | — | $29.78 | $22.40 | $14.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"so natural - Black Clay Sebum Pads" is effective for: Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.15% - 0.65% and betaine 0.40% - 0.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 24.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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