Sukin Pore Refining Facial Scrub | Oil Balancing
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“With Willowherb, Rooibos Tea and Coconut, the skin is left feeling soothed and hydrated.”
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:
glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: cocos nucifera oil, jojoba esters.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Pore Refining Facial Scrub | Oil Balancing”
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.
Anti-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Natural exfoliating beads from Jojoba gently polish the skin and bamboo charcoal helps keep pores clear of impurities.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 8 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (punica granatum extract) 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?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 6 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%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~5.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceSesamum indicum seed oil~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilCetearyl alcohol~2.5–3%
- 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 alcoholCetyl alcohol~2.2–2.7%
- 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 alcoholCeteareth-20~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Jojoba esters~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersPumice~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceCharcoal powder~1.3–1.6%
Bambusa arundinacea stem extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Charcoal~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Moringa oleifera leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractChamomilla recutita extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractAspalathus linearis leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractEpilobium angustifolium extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and calm down irritation in skin. However, it can contain compounds that can be irritating themselves
More about Epilobium angustifolium extractVaccinium myrtillus seed extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- 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 extractPunica granatum fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractPunica granatum extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Backhousia citriodora leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil containing volatile compounds. Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Backhousia citriodora leaf oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.4%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCocos nucifera oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolGlycerin~0.2–0.4%
- 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 GlycerinCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~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 alcoholLimonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Jojoba esters, Pumice, Charcoal powder, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Charcoal, Moringa oleifera leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Epilobium angustifolium extract, Vaccinium myrtillus seed extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Punica granatum extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Backhousia citriodora leaf oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Unknown
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Product summary
"Sukin - Pore Refining Facial Scrub | Oil Balancing" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.20% - 0.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Sukin" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 11.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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