Epicuren Discovery

Clarify Polishing Mask

Clarify Polishing Mask

Overview

Epicuren Discovery Clarify Polishing Mask 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

IngredientOriginFunctions
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
BentoniteNaturally occurringFormula Helper
Decyl GlucosideBotanical,SyntheticCleansing,Formula Helper
Colloidal SulfurAntimicrobial
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) WaxBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Exfoliant,Emollient,Abrasive,Formula Helper
BeeswaxAnimalMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Antimicrobial,Fragrance,Formula Helper
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
PropanediolBotanical,Biotech,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
Polylactic AcidBotanical,SyntheticAbrasive
Jojoba EstersBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Soothing,Emollient,Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilBotanicalAntimicrobial,Fragrance
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilBotanicalAntioxidant,Anti-acne,Soothing,Antimicrobial,Fragrance

Ingredients explained

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.
Function

Absorbent, Bulking, Dispersing, Emulsion stabilizing, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Naturally occurring

A naturally occurring material that has a variety of functions. It is used as absorbent, since the bentonite can absorb oils produced by the skin and prevent a greasy appearance. It is also a great opacifier.
Function

Cleansing, Emulsion stabilizing

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

A surfactant that can function as both a cleansing agent and emulsifier. As a cleansing agent, it is very mild on the skin. As an emulsifier, decyl glucoside will produce oil-in-water emulsions. It is naturally derived from vegetable oils and starch.
Function

Antimicrobial

Origin

Description is coming soon
Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Exfoliant, Emollient, Abrasive, Film-forming, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical

Obtained from the leaves of Carnauba wax palm, this occlusive, emollient, and film-forming wax is commonly used in lip products. It is comprised mainly of various wax esters and is one of the hardest and most resistant plant waxes.

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