Ameliorate Clarifying Facial Cleanser

Ameliorate

Clarifying Facial Cleanser

face cleanser

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
46%
Combination (dry)
46%
Balanced
76%
Combination (oily)
94%
Oily
94%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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The Ameliorate Clarifying Facial Cleanser (200ml) is a gentle, daily cleanser formulated to refine enlarged pores and promote smoother, clearer skin. Its non-stripping, creamy formula creates a soft foam that effectively cleanses without drying, helping to reduce blemishes and excess shine while maintaining skin balance and hydration. Enriched with the brand's LaB6 Skin Clearing Complex, which includes lactic acid and white willow bark, it gently exfoliates and refines skin texture, unclogs pores and enhances radiance. Willow bark offers a milder alternative to traditional salicylic acid, making it suitable for those with sensitive skin.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
AHA Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

1
Allergen

About Clarifying Facial Cleanser

Overview

Clarifying Facial Cleanser is a watery-light cleanser from Ameliorate. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 31 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Coco-betaine, Glycerin and Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Coco-betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids and Butylene Glycol.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sodium Benzoate, Niacinamide and Inulin.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 9 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 5 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 3 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Oil Control Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Pentylene Glycol

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
Glycerin

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Lactic Acid AHA

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration
Citric Acid AHA

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Hydroxyacetophenone

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oat amino acids, N-dodecanoyl derivatives, sodium salts

Hydration Soothing
Inulin

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Fructosane

Hydration Soothing
Butylene Glycol

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
Ethylhexylglycerin

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
Codium Tomentosum Extract

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Codium Tomentosum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Codium tomentosum, Codiaceae

Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (3)

Supporting ingredients (28)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Pentylene Glycol Polysorbate 20 Coco-betaine Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Sodium Chloride Glycerin Hydroxyacetophenone Parfum Salix Alba Bark Extract Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract Inulin Butylene Glycol Benzyl Salicylate Morinda Citrifolia Leaf Extract Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes Hexyl Cinnamal Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Phenoxyethanol Tetrasodium Edta Ethylhexylglycerin Codium Tomentosum Extract Ecklonia Cava Extract Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract Hizikia Fusiforme Extract

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal

  • Essential oils

    Benzyl Salicylate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Hexyl Cinnamal

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Cleanse" step.

  • Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
  • Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Polysorbate 20. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 31 ingredients on the label.

7
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

5
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

3
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

3
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

3
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Pentylene Glycol Solvent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
3 Polysorbate 20 Surfactant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.

4 Coco-betaine Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Betaines, coco alkyldimethyl

5 Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Disodium 4-dodecyl 2-sulphonatosuccinate

6 Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Sodium N-lauroylsarcosinate

7 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
8 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Sodium chloride

9 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
10 Lactic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, pH adjuster

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2020, pages 116-126
  • International Journal of Dermatology, March 2019, ePublication
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, October 2018, pages 491-497
  • International Journal of Dermatology, September 2018, ePublication
  • Molecules, April 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of the American Dental Association, April 2016, pages 255-263
  • Cutis, January 2016, pages E9-E11
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, November 2010, pages 135-142
  • The Journal of Dermatology, January 2006, pages 16-22
11 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

12 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
13 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

14 Salix Alba Bark Extract Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Plant extract

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Salix Alba Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the White Willow, Salix alba L., salicaceae

15 Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oat amino acids, N-dodecanoyl derivatives, sodium salts

Hydration Soothing
3 scientific references
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, December 2020, pages 1, 730-1, 737
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May/June Supplement, 2017, pages 17S-56S
  • Dermatitis, September/October 2010, pages 262-268
16 Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Acacia concinna, Leguminosae

17 Inulin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Fructosane

Hydration Soothing
6 scientific references
  • Biomolecules, March 2021, pages 1–25
  • Microorganisms, January 2021, pages 1–14; and December 2020, pages 1–14
  • Frontiers in Nutrition, May 2019, pages 1–24
  • Foods, March 2019, pages 1–27
  • Beneficial Microbes, June 2014, pages 99­–107
  • Beneficial Microbes, June 2014, pages 99–107
18 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
19 Benzyl Salicylate UV filter
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Fragrance / colour

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzyl salicylate

Allergen
20 Morinda Citrifolia Leaf Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Morinda Citrifolia Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Morinda Citrifolia L., Rubiaceae

21 Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Mixture of isomers: 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one; 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one; 1-(1,2,3,5,6,7,8,8a-Octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one (68155-67-9); 1-(1,2,3,4,6,7,8,8a-Octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one (68155-66-8)

Allergen
22 Hexyl Cinnamal Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein

Allergen
23 Potassium Sorbate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

24 Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium benzoate

25 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenoxyethanol

26 Tetrasodium Edta Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate

27 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
28 Codium Tomentosum Extract Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Codium Tomentosum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Codium tomentosum, Codiaceae

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
29 Ecklonia Cava Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ecklonia Cava Extract is an extract of the Alga, Ecklonia cava, Alariaceae

30 Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Gelidium cartilagineum, Gelidiaceae

31 Hizikia Fusiforme Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hizikia Fusiforme Extract is the extract of the Alga, Hizikia fusiforme

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Clarifying Facial Cleanser?

WATER, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE 20, COCO-BETAINE, DISODIUM LAURYL SULFOSUCCINATE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, PARFUM, SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT, SODIUM LAUROYL OAT AMINO ACIDS, ACACIA CONCINNA FRUIT EXTRACT, INULIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, MORINDA CITRIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, HEXYL CINNAMAL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CODIUM TOMENTOSUM EXTRACT, ECKLONIA CAVA EXTRACT, GELIDIUM CARTILAGINEUM EXTRACT, HIZIKIA FUSIFORME EXTRACT.

What are the active ingredients in Clarifying Facial Cleanser?

NIACINAMIDE, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID.

How do I use Clarifying Facial Cleanser?

Use morning and evening. Apply 1-2 pumps and gently massage onto dry or damp skin. Rinse with warm water.

What skin types is Clarifying Facial Cleanser good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Clarifying Facial Cleanser good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is Clarifying Facial Cleanser fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Polysorbate 20. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use Clarifying Facial Cleanser while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Clarifying Facial Cleanser fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal.

Does Clarifying Facial Cleanser contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Clarifying Facial Cleanser silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Clarifying Facial Cleanser contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Benzyl Salicylate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Hexyl Cinnamal.

Is Clarifying Facial Cleanser paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Clarifying Facial Cleanser?

It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Clarifying Facial Cleanser?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does Clarifying Facial Cleanser have?

It lists 31 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Clarifying Facial Cleanser?

Ameliorate.

Brand
Ameliorate

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