Sulwhasoo Herbal Clay Purifying Mask

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WORKS FOR

Exfoliation
Anti-blemish
Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

gluconolactone
glycerin
honey
kaolin
mel
silica
titanium dioxide
Vitamin E
David Elm root extract
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IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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$50.00

In stock

Size: 120 ml

Herbal Clay Purifying Mask

$50.00

In stock

Herbal Clay Purifying Mask

$50.00

In stock

Sulwhasoo Herbal Clay Purifying Mask: Pore Clearing, Visibly Smooth, Soothe & Soften, 4.05 fl. oz.

Price as of 6/10/2022 9:10 GMT. More info

$50.00

In stock

Size: 120 ml

Herbal Clay Purifying Mask

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What does the product description say?

"Herbal Clay Purifying Mask"

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
kaolin	LOW
bentonite	LOW
gluconolactone	MEDIUM

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What does the product description say?

"In addition, the formula contains PHA, amild naturally derived exfoliating substance, to effortlessly remove dead skin cells."

Sulwhasoo US

WIMJ summary for exfoliation

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
microcrystalline cellulose	LOW
gluconolactone	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, honey.

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).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
ulmus davidiana root extract	MEDIUM
honey	MEDIUM

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 0/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
1,2-hexanediol
ethylhexylglycerin
disodium edta

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	5.7% - 7%
kaolin 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	4.5% - 5.5%
butylene glycol 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	3.1% - 3.7%
titanium dioxide 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	3.3% - 4.1%
bentonite Helps stabilize the product formulation	2% - 2.5%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.8% - 1.2%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	1.8% - 2.1%
microcrystalline cellulose	1.4% - 1.7%
sea silt	0.95% - 1.2%
artemisia princeps leaf water	0.7% - 1.05%
cellulose gum Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions	0.65% - 0.95%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.55% - 0.8%
houttuynia cordata powder	0.45% - 0.7%
glyceryl caprylate An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products	0.5% - 0.75%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.45% - 0.65%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.45% - 0.65%
dioscorea japonica root extract	0.35% - 0.65%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	0.35% - 0.65%
gluconolactone 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	0.3% - 0.55%
rubus idaeus fruit extract A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking	0.3% - 0.55%
ulmus davidiana root extract A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin	0.3% - 0.55%
honey Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen	0.25% - 0.5%
mel Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it	0.3% - 0.55%
honey Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen	0.25% - 0.5%
salicornia herbacea extract	0.25% - 0.5%
morus alba leaf extract	0.25% - 0.5%
angelica keiskei extract	0.3% - 0.55%
nelumbo nucifera flower extract	0.2% - 0.4%
polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract	0.25% - 0.4%
rehmannia glutinosa root extract	0.2% - 0.35%
paeonia albiflora root extract	0.15% - 0.3%
lilium candidum bulb extract	0.15% - 0.25%
glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation	0.1% - 0.2%
tocopherol 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	0.1% - 0.2%
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Key ingredients	gluconolactone glycerin +7 more	Common: glycerin kaolin +2 more Other: madecassoside	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +1 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1	Common: gluconolactone glycerin Other: panthenol dipotassium glycyrrhizate +5 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin Other: betaine chondrus crispus extract +5 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +3 more Other: glucose glyceryl stearate se +6 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +1 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate panthenol +12 more	Common: glycerin Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride polymethylsilsesquioxane +1 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin Other: glycolic acid panthenol +1 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin Other: niacinamide lactic acid +10 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin Other: niacinamide ceramide np +7 more
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Potential Irritants	nelumbo nucifera flower extract Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract Has skin benefit? rubus idaeus fruit extract Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +6 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +2 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +5 more	thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? rubus chamaemorus seed oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? tetrasodium pyrophosphate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 laurate Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? carrageenan Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? moringa oleifera seed oil Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? lycium barbarum fruit extract Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl lactylate Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? citrullus lanatus fruit extract Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl starch phosphate Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? benzyl glycol Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? synthetic fluorphlogopite Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? ceratonia siliqua gum Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? caesalpinia spinosa gum Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl lactylate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters Has skin benefit? +7 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +1 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? ethyl hexanediol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? betaine salicylate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +7 more	citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? geranium maculatum oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl starch phosphate Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? ficus carica fruit extract Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? cetyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? glucose Has skin benefit? +22 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +11 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more