E.Q. EXFOLIATING CLEANSER
INGREDIENTS
Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Ethoxydiglycol, Xanthan Gum, Squalane Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Phenoxyethanol, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Quercetin
BEST FOR SKIN TYPE
Oily or resilient skin types that tolerate physical exfoliation. Not recommended for dry, mature, or sensitive skin.
PROS
• Gentle surfactant base with hydrating Glycerin and Squalane
• Clean preservation system without parabens
• Includes antioxidants (EGCG, Quercetin) for added protection
• Non-stripping cleansing texture
CONS
• Walnut shell powder poses a high risk of micro-tears and barrier trauma
• PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil and Ethoxydiglycol are ethoxylated compounds with contamination risk
• Phenoxyethanol may irritate very sensitive skin
• Antioxidants and soothing actives offer minimal benefit due to rinse-off exposure
• Not suitable for sensitive, reactive, or mature skin
FINAL VERDICT
The MARK Los Angeles E.Q. Exfoliating Cleanser delivers a polished, smooth feel after use but achieves it through mechanical abrasion, a method incompatible with barrier health and long-term skin resilience. Combined with PEG-based solubilizers, this product falls short of The Beauty Doctrine’s clean and biocompatible formulation standards. While it may suit thicker, oilier skin types for occasional exfoliation, it is not recommended for regular use or sensitive skin.
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QUICK VERDICT:
An exfoliating cleanser that effectively removes buildup but is compromised by walnut shell powder and PEG derivatives, making it too abrasive for Functional Beauty standards.
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