Clinique

City Block Purifying Charcoal Clay Mask + Scrub

City Block Purifying Charcoal Clay Mask + Scrub

Overview

Clinique City Block Purifying Charcoal Clay Mask + Scrub falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • FRAGRANCE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
  • OIL-FREE

IngredientOriginFunctions
WaterNaturally occurring Formula Helper
KaolinNaturally occurring Abrasive,Colorant,Formula Helper
Butylene GlycolBotanical, Petroleum, Synthetic Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
SilicaNaturally occurring Abrasive,Formula Helper
Magnesium Aluminum SilicateNaturally occurring Formula Helper
Charcoal PowderNaturally occurring Abrasive,Colorant,Formula Helper
Glyceryl StearateBotanical, Synthetic Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
PEG-100 StearateSynthetic Cleansing,Formula Helper
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateBotanical, Synthetic Cleansing,Formula Helper
Gentiana Lutea Root ExtractBotanical Fragrance
Laminaria Saccharina ExtractAlgae Soothing,Fragrance
Tocopheryl AcetateBotanical, Synthetic Antioxidant

Ingredients explained

Water
Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring 

The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Kaolin
Function

Abrasive, Colorant, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Slip modifier

Origin

Naturally occurring 

A type of mineral clay milled into a white, very fine powder. It is able to absorb sweat and oil, which then helps to keep the skin matte. The larger particles of kaolin are used in skin scrubs as an abrasive ingredient.
Butylene Glycol
Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic 

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Silica
Function

Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Dispersing, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Naturally occurring 

A widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Function

Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Slip modifier, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Naturally occurring 

A naturally occurring clay that is hygroscopic, which means that it easily absorbs water. This ingredient is thus commonly used as an absorbent and emulsion stabilizer. It also modifies slip by improving the spreadability of the products it is used in.

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