Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"Acnecide - Face 5% w/w Gel" 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 1.70% - 2.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 5.99£ up to 8.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Acnecide Face Gel is an effective leave on treatment for mild acne of the face.
Source: Boots
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
In addition, it contains microsphere technology which helps absorb excess oil while releasing glycerine to hydrate the skin.
Source: Boots
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).
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-blemish | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 87/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Acnecide Face 5% w/w Gel | Current | $5.99 | |
 Benzac AC benzoyl peroxide 10% gel | 75% | - | |
 Touch Skin Care Acne Treatment Gel - Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% | 67% | $24.95 | |
Epiduo Gel | 66% | $30.85 | |
 Malezia Acne Treatment Gel | 66% | $12.50 | |
 Vivant Skin Care BP 10 Gel Medication Acne Treatment | 65% | $33.00 |
Key Actives
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Potential irritants
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Ingredient list view
Unknown, Benzoyl peroxide, Edta, Poloxamer 182, Carbomer, Propylene glycol, Acrylates copolymer, Glycerin, Unknown, Silica, Sodium hydroxide, Water