pilot Finest Face Cleanser
pilot Pilot Finest Face Cleanser lists 29 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Kaolin
- Bentonite
- Propanediol
- Glycerin
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Aloe Vera Leaf Juice
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Polysorbate 60
- Xanthan Gum
- Charcoal
- Bamboo Extract Powder
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate
- Sodium PCA
- Clary Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
- Lavender Oil
- Peppermint Oil
- Montmorillonite
- Dragon'S Blood Extract
- Chamomile Extract
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Tocopherol
- Soybean Oil
- Mica
- Willow Bark Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- ABRASIVE
- KaolinMicrocrystalline Cellulose
- ABSORBENT
- BentoniteMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Aloe Vera Leaf JuiceCetearyl AlcoholPolysorbate 60Xanthan GumCharcoalBamboo Extract PowderTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateMenthyl Ethylamido OxalateSodium PCAClary ExtractPhenoxyethanolLavender OilPeppermint OilMontmorilloniteDragon'S Blood ExtractChamomile ExtractEthylhexylglycerinTocopherolSoybean OilMicaWillow Bark Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bentonite | ABSORBENT, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Aluminum Silicate | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Microcrystalline Cellulose | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Vera Leaf Juice | 保湿剂,皮肤调理剂,增稠剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Charcoal | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, DEODORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Bamboo Extract Powder | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · – | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Clary Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Lavender Oil | 香料,皮肤调理剂 | 2 · – | Green |
| Peppermint Oil | 香料, 精油, 清凉剂 | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Montmorillonite | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dragon'S Blood Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chamomile Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Soybean Oil | 皮肤调理剂，润肤剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Willow Bark Extract | 舒缓剂，抗炎剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Bentonite
- Natural clay for oil absorption in masks or thickening; no allergenicity, ensure high purity batches
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.
- Aloe Vera Leaf Juice
- Basic humectant and soother; high concentrations or impurities may cause contact dermatitis, recommend high-purity spec
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Charcoal
- Charcoal; porous adsorbent for cleansing and masking. Control heavy metals and ash to prevent clogging.
- Bamboo Extract Powder
- Not decoded yet
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate
- Menthyl ethylamido oxalate; cooling agent for sensory effect; strict concentration control to avoid strong irritation
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Clary Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Lavender Oil
- Lavender essential oil for fragrance; high allergen rate, concentration control needed.
- Peppermint Oil
- Peppermint oil with strong cooling sensation, high levels cause sensitivity, avoid on compromised skin.
- Montmorillonite
- Not decoded yet
- Dragon'S Blood Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Chamomile Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Soybean Oil
- Soybean oil; base emollient; allergen must be labeled; oxidizes easily, need antioxidants.
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Willow Bark Extract
- Willow bark extract with natural salicylic acid; anti-inflammatory, sensitizing at high levels, avoid acid stacking
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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