Is Revitalizing Face Mask Yellow Clay Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Le Petit Olivier
Le Petit Olivier's Revitalizing Face Mask Yellow Clay is reviewed here as a skincare. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Methylisothiazolinone.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes methylisothiazolinone, a synthetic preservative, which raises safety concerns. However, natural oils like sweet almond oil and tocopherol contribute positively to skin hydration.
Main concern
Methylisothiazolinone is a synthetic preservative that can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains sweet almond oil, which is known for its moisturizing properties, enhancing skin hydration.
- Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is included, providing antioxidant benefits that can help protect the skin.
Concerns
- Methylisothiazolinone is a synthetic preservative that can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
- Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate raises concerns due to its palm oil content, which is often linked to environmental issues.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this skincare, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing hydration and facilitating the distribution of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: AQUA (WATER)
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Is Illite safe in this skincare?
Good
Illite is used here as natural_extract. Illite is a natural clay that helps absorb excess oil and impurities from the skin, contributing to a clearer complexion.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ILLITE
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Is Titanium Dioxide safe in this skincare?
Medium
Titanium Dioxide is used here as colorant. Titanium dioxide is used for its opacity and as a pigment, but it raises concerns regarding its potential inhalation risks in powdered forms.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as base. Glycerin is a humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and maintaining skin softness.
Role in formula: base
Original: GLYCERIN
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Is Cetearyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cetearyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Cetearyl alcohol acts as an emulsifier, helping to stabilize the formulation, but it is a fatty alcohol that may not suit all skin types.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: CETEARYL ALCOHOL
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Is Sweet Almond Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Sweet Almond Oil is used here as natural_extract. Sweet almond oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamins, providing nourishment and moisture to the skin, enhancing its softness.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL
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Is Decyl Oleate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Decyl Oleate is used here as emulsifier. Decyl oleate is an emollient that helps to soften the skin but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: DECYL OLEATE
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Is Cetyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cetyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Cetyl alcohol is used to stabilize emulsions and improve texture, but it can be comedogenic for some skin types.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: CETYL ALCOHOL
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Is Orange Fruit Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Orange Fruit Extract is used here as natural_extract. Orange fruit extract provides a refreshing scent and may offer mild exfoliating properties due to its natural acids.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT
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Is Cetearyl Glucoside safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cetearyl Glucoside is used here as emulsifier. Cetearyl glucoside is a plant-derived emulsifier that helps blend oil and water phases but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE
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Is Grapefruit Peel Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Grapefruit Peel Oil is used here as natural_extract. Grapefruit peel oil adds a pleasant fragrance and may have antimicrobial properties, enhancing the product's overall appeal.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this skincare?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a natural thickener that helps improve the texture of the product but can cause digestive issues if ingested in large amounts.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: XANTHAN GUM
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Is Caprylyl Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Caprylyl Glycol is used here as emollient. Caprylyl glycol is an emollient that helps to moisturize the skin but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
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Is Ethylhexyl Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Medium
Ethylhexyl Glycerin is used here as preservative. Ethylhexyl glycerin is a synthetic preservative that helps to prolong shelf life but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: ETHYLHEXYL GLYCERIN
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Is Methylisothiazolinone safe in this skincare?
Bad
Methylisothiazolinone is used here as preservative. Methylisothiazolinone is a synthetic preservative known to cause allergic reactions and skin irritation, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
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Is Tocopherol safe in this skincare?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect the skin from oxidative stress and improve overall skin health.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: TOCOPHEROL
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Is Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate is used here as emulsifier. Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate is used for emulsification but raises concerns due to its palm oil content and associated environmental issues.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium hydroxide is used to adjust pH levels in the formulation but can be irritating to the skin in high concentrations.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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Is Limonene safe in this skincare?
Medium
Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is a natural fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: LIMONENE
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4273676
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