The Better Skin Co. Better Skin Lava Magik: Cleanser - Scrub - Mask - 50% OFF
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamidopropylamine oxide + 9 moreCleanses gently
“Cleanser .”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropylamine oxide, glyceryl stearate citrate, glyceryl stearate se, potassium cetyl phosphate, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl glutamate, stearyl alcohol, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
ExfoliationMicrocrystalline celluloseNot delivered
“Scrub .”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Gelidiella acerosa extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~7.6–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropylamine oxide~3.9–4.7%
Sclerotium gum~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.9–2.4%
- 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 juiceCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.6–2%
- 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 extractMacrocystis pyrifera extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Gelidiella acerosa extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Gelidiella acerosa extractMonostroma nitidum thallus extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.7–1.05%
Sodium lauroyl glutamate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateSodium cocoyl glycinate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glycinateMannitol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolCharcoal powder~0.6–0.9%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateMagnesium stearate~0.4–0.65%
Ethylcellulose~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pumice~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceSodium citrate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 citratePhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Water~0.25–0.45%
Pumice~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceGlycerin~0.3–0.55%
- 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 GlycerinStearic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidStearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citratePhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphatePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedVitis vinifera seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilGlyceryl stearate se~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- 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 extractCarum petroselinum extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- 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 extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractIron oxides~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Cocamidopropylamine oxide, Sclerotium gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Monostroma nitidum thallus extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Mannitol, Charcoal powder, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Magnesium stearate, Ethylcellulose, Pumice, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Pumice, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glyceryl stearate se, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Carum petroselinum extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Iron oxides, Ci 77491
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| The Better Skin Co.Better Skin Lava Magik: Cleanser - Scrub - Mask - 50% OFFYOUR PRODUCT | HanskinVitamin C Glow Mask | Purito SEOULOat In Gentle Exfoliating Face Cleanser | Peter Thomas RothIrish Moor Mud Cleansing Gel | |
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| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $32.00 | $13.54 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 17 | 5 of 17 | 3 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Oleic Acid | Panthenol | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Marine Bioactive Compounds and Their Health Benefits: A Reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 5
- 6Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsionssciencedirect.com
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