
“Gently exfoliates to remove dead skin cells and excess sebum”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid, salicylic acid.
“Removes makeup and impurities”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholProduces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilHops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractPlant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractWater, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Sodium myreth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lactic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol denat., Cananga odorata flower oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Salicylic acid, Rosa damascena flower extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Allantoin, Dehydroacetic acid, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Foeniculum vulgare fruit extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| 001 SkincareExfoliating Conditioning CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Revision SkincarePurifying Cleansing Gel oil-control cleanser for fresh, refined skin | DCLActive Mattifying Cleanser | Tiege HanleyGLYCOLIC PADS Pore Cleansing & Oil Removing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 85% | 83% |
| Price | — | — | $32.00 | $18.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Glycereth-2 Cocoate | Panthenol | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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