Acnecide Face Wash Spot Treatment Benzoyl Peroxide

Acnecide Face Wash Spot Treatment Benzoyl Peroxide

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Carbomer, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
โ€œFace Wash Spot Treatment Benzoyl Peroxideโ€
Source: Supderdrug

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate

CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~4.9โ€“7.4%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin~4โ€“6%
Anti-blemish
Benzoyl peroxide
Works well
What the product description says
โ€œAcnecide Face Wash is an effective wash off treatment for mild acne of the face.โ€
Source: Supderdrug

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.

Benzoyl peroxideHeroEffect: HighA potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Benzoyl peroxide
Medium risk
We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzoyl peroxideA potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritatingHigh5%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skinHigh~4โ€“6%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~23โ€“35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Benzoyl peroxide5%
Hero ยท Anti-blemishIrritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemish

A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating

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Acrylates copolymer~23โ€“35%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Glycerin~6.5โ€“9.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Carbomer~4.9โ€“7.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

More about Carbomer
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~4โ€“6%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin

More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Sodium hydroxide~2โ€“3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Water~0.95โ€“1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ingredient list view

Benzoyl peroxide, Acrylates copolymer, Glycerin, Carbomer, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium hydroxide, Water

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Amazon UK (UK)Price as of 11/8 06:56 GMT
โ‰ˆ $13.39
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Supderdrug (UK)50 g
โ‰ˆ $14.74
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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.

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Matchโ€”68%62%61%
Priceโ€”$7.89โ€”โ€”
Shared key ingredientsโ€”4 of 44 of 43 of 4
Key differenceโ€”โ€”BakuchiolStearic Acid
Irritancy Medium Medium Medium Medium
Drying alcoholโ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”
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Acnecide Face Wash Spot Treatment Benzoyl Peroxide
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