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"Perfect exfoliation with no irritation."
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Desert Dust Active Clay Cleansing + Brightening Exfoliator
- Overview
- Choosing your shade
- How to use
- Ingredients
- Sustainable Packaging
- About the brand
Highlights
Suitable for
All skin types
Why we stand behind it
Desert Dust is an adaptive 2-in-1 powder cleanser that combines exfoliation and cleansing in a single step.
Rooted in kaolin and bentonite clays, the formula helps draw out impurities while plant-based surfactants and yucca stem extract gently cleanse the skin. Lactic acid smooths texture and supports natural cell turnover, while vitamin C helps brighten and even the appearance of skin tone.
When activated with water, the powder transforms into a creamy paste and then a soft foam, allowing exfoliating ingredients to distribute evenly across the skin for a controlled, non-abrasive polish.
Key ingredients
Lactic Acid: gently exfoliates to smooth texture and support natural skin renewal.
Kaolin and Bentonite Clays: help purify pores and absorb excess oil.
Yucca Stem: a desert-derived botanical that naturally cleanses the skin.
this product meets
The Credo Clean Standard™
Every product we offer meets our industry leading standards for safety and sustainability.
learn moreThis product is
Cruelty Free
Sustainable Packaging
Vegan
Fragrance Free
Alcohol Free
Soy Free
What is an undertone?
An undertone is the color beneath the surface of your skin, which never changes (even with a tan). There are three types of undertones:
Pink/Cool
I see red or pink undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin burns easily, but barely tans.
My skin looks better in silver jewelry than gold.
Neutral
I see both pink and yellow undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin sometimes burns and sometimes tans.
My skin looks good in both gold and silver jewelry.
Yellow/Warm
I see yellow or golden undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin rarely burns, but tans easily.
My skin looks better in gold jewelry than silver.
Find your shade match
Take our 1 minute quiz and get matched to real people with your skin tone and type.
Usage
Dispense a small amount of powder into wet hands.
Add water and rub palms together to activate the formula into a creamy paste that transforms into a soft foam.
Massage gently onto damp skin, avoiding the eye area.
Rinse thoroughly.
Use daily or several times per week depending on skin type.
Pro-tip
Adjust the amount of water to customize your exfoliation. Use less water for a slightly deeper polish or more water for a gentler daily cleanse.
Full ingredient list
Kaolin, Tapioca Starch, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Bentonite, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Aqua/Water/Eau, Jojoba Esters, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Levulinate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Opuntia Tuna Stem Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Yucca Schidigera Stem Extract.
Help us end beauty packaging waste
We co-founded the nonprofit Pact to demystify how to recycle your beauty packaging empties and divert waste from landfills.
How to recycle your empties
1. Disassemble and clean all components
2. Pick the right disposal bin
3. Drop off your empties at your nearest Pact bin
1 Product Recycled = 10 Credo Rewards Points
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