Typology Clarifying Face Scrub Review

Typology Clarifying Face Scrub
Ingredients

Typology Clarifying Face Scrub Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cellulose, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Colloidal Sulfur, Kaolin, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, Zinc Ricinoleate, Xanthan Gum, Algin, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, o-Cymen-5-ol, Propanediol, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide
Review

Does Typology Clarifying Face Scrub Work?

 
Typology Clarifying Face Scrub is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Pentylene Glycol
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Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Cellulose
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Glycerin
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Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
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Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
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Colloidal Sulfur
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Kaolin
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Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract
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Zinc Ricinoleate
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Xanthan Gum
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Algin
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
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Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil
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Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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Citric Acid
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Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
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o-Cymen-5-ol
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Propanediol
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Limonene
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Castor OilA processed, butter-like castor oil. It is solely comprised of occlusive moisturizing and emollient saturated fatty acids and is best suited for dry skin. It can also act as a thickener and emulsifier.
Cellulose
Est. %3
Function
Origin
CelluloseA natural ingredient that can create water-based gels, absorb oils, and exfoliate the skin. One of the main functions of cellulose is as a bulking and viscosity controlling agent. Cellulose can also modify the slip aesthetics and act as an opacifying agent.
Glycerin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Hydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateA naturally-derived thickening agent that dissolves in water.
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Colloidal Sulfur
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Colloidal Sulfur
Kaolin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
KaolinA 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.
Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract
Zinc Ricinoleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Zinc Ricinoleate
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Algin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AlginA plant-based ingredient that can form gels when added to water, so it can thicken water-based products. Algin serves as a binding agent, where it helps hold the other ingredients in the product together and prevents them from separating.
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) OilAn essential oil distilled from peppermint leaves that is used as a fragrance and for its cooling effect on the skin. It contains up to 50% of menthol, which interacts with heat-sensitive nerve endings upon application to the skin, producing a cold sensation.
Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf OilA fragrant essential oil obtained from spearmint leaves. A compound called R-(–)-carvone is responsible for its somewhat sweet, but still fresh, minty scent.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateA biodegradable chelating agent that chemically captures the heavy metal ions naturally present in water and disarms their harmful effects.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
o-Cymen-5-ol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
o-Cymen-5-olA preservative related to chemicals found in the herb thyme. It has its own unique smell but is very effective even at small amounts.
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.