Clearskin Pore & Shine Control Smooth Exfoliating Scrub
The Avon Clearskin Pore & Shine Control Smooth Exfoliating Scrub is a exfoliating scrubs & peeling gel. Our analysis of its 25 ingredients (19 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Polydecene
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
|
Phytelephas Aequatorialis Seed Powder
(Not Reported) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foambooster, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Foam Boosting, Masking, Opacifying, Refatting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-40 Stearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
B
|
C12-15 Pareth-12
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Menthol
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Oral Health Caredrug, Masking, Refreshing, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
CI 15985
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
|
CI 47005
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 42090
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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