SUQQU Clay Purifying Scrub

SUQQU Clay Purifying Scrub

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Methyl gluceth-20 + 10 more
Works
What the product description says
“The final touch is the brand's Moisture Shield Complex: a blend of sunflower seed oil, jojoba seed oil, evening primrose oil, hyaluronic acid, fermented rice extract, yeast extract and glycerin that leaves skin supple and hydrated.”
Source: Cultbeauty

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, oenothera biennis oil.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.4–6.6%
Methyl gluceth-20Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it~1.4–2.1%
Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~0.15–0.5%
Rice ferment filtrateKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.15–0.7%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.35%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.1–0.35%
Faex extractKey activeEffect: HighYeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.2%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~3.5–5.3%
Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~2–3%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.15%
PetrolatumUnder-dosedOne of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss~0.45–1%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedSoftens 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.~0.15–0.5%
Exfoliation
Microcrystalline cellulose
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What the product description says
“Favouring gentle yet effective exfoliation that won't strip or abrade your skin, this Clay Purifying Scrub from SUQQU has a cushiony gel formula that's powered by mineral-rich clay and charcoal to shift grime and eliminate roughness without taking a toll on your skin.”
Source: Cultbeauty

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.

Microcrystalline celluloseEffect: Low~2.6–3.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~1.7–2.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~0.15–0.5%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.4–6.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
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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Microcrystalline cellulose~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Exfoliation
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Sorbitol~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Alcohol~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Methyl gluceth-20~1.4–2.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it

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Peg-100 hydrogenated castor oil~1.2–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cellulose~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Petrolatum~0.45–1%
Under-dosed
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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Carbomer~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Potassium hydroxide~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Talc~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Rice ferment filtrate~0.15–0.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Serica powder~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ethylcellulose~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Limonene~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Charcoal powder~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Oenothera biennis oil~0.15–0.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatory

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.5%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Moroccan lava clay~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency

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Faex extract~0.05–0.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Bht~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sorbitol, Alcohol, Methyl gluceth-20, Peg-100 hydrogenated castor oil, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Cellulose, Petrolatum, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Potassium hydroxide, Talc, Rice ferment filtrate, Serica powder, Ethylcellulose, Limonene, Linalool, Charcoal powder, Disodium edta, Oenothera biennis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Moroccan lava clay, Faex extract, Bht, Tocopherol

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