Susanne Kaufmann Purifying Clay Mask

Susanne Kaufmann Purifying Clay Mask

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
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What the product description says
“Rich in skin-soothing and purifying kaolin clay – renowned for its ability to absorb oil and normalise sebum synthesis – alongside calming cucumber extract and anti-inflammatory aloe vera, this intensive treatment refines skin texture, reduces reactivity and minimises blackheads, blemishes and signs of irritation.”
Source: Cultbeauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Evens skin tone
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What the product description says
“After just one use, you’ll notice an improvement in the visibility of pores, while skin appears more even-toned and light-reflective, with far fewer pimples and enhanced luminosity.”
Source: Cultbeauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Moisturizing
Side benefit · Ethylhexyl palmitate, Saccharide isomerate + 6 more
Works

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: saccharide isomerate, 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: cera alba, cetyl alcohol.

Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~22–33%
Saccharide isomerateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2.8–4.2%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.2–3.3%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.8%
MelKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it~0.95–1.4%
Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~0.6–1.35%
Lecithin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.7–2.5%
Aloe barbadensis leaf powderEffect: LowA plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf powderA plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~0.6–1.35%est.
Cucumis sativus extract—Medium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~22–33%est.
Zea mays germ oil—2/5~9.2–13.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Triglyceride
Not recognized
Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Zea mays germ oil~9.2–13.8%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
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Zinc oxide~5–7.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Stearyl alcohol~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Saccharide isomerate~2.8–4.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Cetyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Alcohol plant
Not recognized
Lecithin~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.8%
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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Potassium phosphate~1.2–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate the pH of the formulation

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Mel~0.95–1.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Maltodextrin~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Aloe barbadensis leaf powder~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Cera alba~0.6–1.35%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Parfum~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Epilobium parviflorum leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Cucumis sativus extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Unknown, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Zea mays germ oil, Zinc oxide, Stearyl alcohol, Saccharide isomerate, Cetyl alcohol, Unknown, Lecithin, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium phosphate, Mel, Maltodextrin, Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Cera alba, Parfum, Epilobium parviflorum leaf/stem extract, Cucumis sativus extract, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool

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