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Tropic Skincare CLEAR SLATE deep cleansing powder - Clear Slate
Tropic Skincare

Tropic Skincare CLEAR SLATE deep cleansing powder - Clear Slate

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“CLEAR SLATE deep cleansing powder .”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (sodium cocoyl glutamate, 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.

Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~9.1–13.6%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.45–1.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
LipaseAn enzyme that breaks down and helps remove oil (sebum or other oils). It could damage the skin barrier in the same way that surfactants doHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~26–39%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~9.1–13.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Spirulina platensis extractAn algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.1–0.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Tapioca starch~26–39%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~9.1–13.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Distarch phosphate~5–7.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Charcoal powder~3.3–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Silica~2.2–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Trehalose~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Pullulan~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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Citric acid~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium gluconate~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Volcanic ash~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Xanthan gum~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Maltodextrin~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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

An enzyme that breaks down and helps remove oil (sebum or other oils). It could damage the skin barrier in the same way that surfactants do

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Protease~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Spirulina platensis extract~0.1–0.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
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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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Mentha piperita oil~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Tapioca starch, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Distarch phosphate, Charcoal powder, Silica, Trehalose, Pullulan, Citric acid, Sodium gluconate, Volcanic ash, Xanthan gum, Maltodextrin, Lipase, Protease, Spirulina platensis extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patientsjournals.lww.com
  3. 3
    Spirulina for Skin Care: A Bright Blue Futuremdpi.com
  4. 4
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
Tropic Skincare CLEAR SLATE deep cleansing powder - Clear Slate
Tropic SkincareCLEAR SLATE deep cleansing powder - Clear Slate
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