Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser

Paula's ChoiceCLEAR Pore Normalizing CleanserIngredients

Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser is a product from Cleansers category with 18 ingredients. Notable: Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Arginine, Panthenol, Citric Acid. The product is made by Paula's Choice, from United States.

CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing and 10 more.

Organic score: 28% natural vs 72% chemical.

INCI

1
Salicylic Acid
Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative
2
Water
Solvent
3
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foaming, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
Viscosity controlling agent
5
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
6
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Solvent, Surfactant
7
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
8
Arginine
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Masking

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
BHA [1]: Salicylic Acid (0.5%)
Vitamins [1]: Panthenol
Antioxidants [2]: Arginine, Citric Acid
Cleansing 4: Salicylic Acid (0.5%), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Citric Acid
Moisturizing 3: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol
Soothing 3: Salicylic Acid (0.5%), Panthenol, Citric Acid
Softening 2: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Butylene Glycol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Sulfates
Sulfates
1 component
Sodium Laureth Sulfate#7
PEG
PEG
3 components
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate#6
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate#10
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil#14

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Glycerin#5Butylene Glycol#9Panthenol#11Sodium Laureth Sulfate#7
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#1
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Salicylic Acid#1Citric Acid#13

Detailed view

Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser

#1Salicylic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative
Cleansing
Acne fighting
Soothing
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

#2Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#3Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foaming, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

#4Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

#5Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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