Works for
Anti-blemishColloidal sulfur ~1.5–2.2%, below the ~3% it needsUnder-dosed
“Whether you’re prone to congestion, blemishes or oily skin, our action packed ampoules will clear your complexion with pore size visibly reduced and a reduction in blackheads and breakouts.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.01–0.05%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Packed with colloidal sulphur, each luxury vial balances your natural oil production and prevents your pores from becoming congested, while willow bark extract gently exfoliates to dissolve sebum that’s set deep within pores – diminishing the look of blackheads and whiteheads alike.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Chlorella vulgaris extract + 3 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, propylene glycol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Hydroxycinnamic acidMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlycerin~3.2–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~1.3–1.9%
Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Colloidal sulfur~1.5–2.2%
Propanediol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSalix nigra bark extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractHydroxyacetophenone~0.9–1.3%
Lecithin~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinXanthan gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxyethylcellulose~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseGlyceryl polyacrylate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylateCleome gynandra leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rutin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An antioxidant that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about RutinHydroxycinnamic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Chlorella vulgaris extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractSodium nitrate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An 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 acidIngredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Colloidal sulfur, Propanediol, Salix nigra bark extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Cleome gynandra leaf extract, Rutin, Hydroxycinnamic acid, Disodium edta, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Sodium nitrate, Lactic acid
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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.
| 111SKINThe Clarity ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | The INKEY List CASuccinic Acid Blemish Treatment | MEDI-PEELPhyto Cica-Nol B5 3000 Shot Serum | TypologyGommage Visage Imperfections — Soufre 2% + Extrait d'ortie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 53% | 47% |
| Price | $175.00 | $8.06−$166.94 | $19.34−$155.66 | $22.90−$152.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide | Kaolin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"111SKIN - The Clarity Concentrate" is effective for: Anti-blemish
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.20% - 4.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 175.00$ in the United States, from 111.10£ up to 2945.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 218.75CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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