Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Potassium azeloyl diglycinateWorks well
“Zitless® if you have any blind, under the skin pimples. Postzit® if you have any acne marks. TIP FOR USE Shake it!”
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.
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“The formula is supported by two top ingredients Salicylic Acid and Azeloglycine (azelaic acid + glycine), which gently exfoliate the skin and control 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: salicylic acid.
CleansingPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Xanthan gum + 7 moreCleanses gently
“Clean skin plays a very important role in this fight and that's why we created Zitclean®, a gentle cleansing gel with less than 10% surfactants, which makes it non-irritating.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cholesterol, decyl glucoside, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, phosphatidylcholine, potassium cocoyl rice amino acids, sodium cocoyl glutamate, xanthan gum) 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: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Boswellia serrata resin extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.4–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesSphingomonas ferment extract~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used 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 acidMorinda citrifolia callus culture lysate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera fruit extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractZingiber officinale root extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractBoswellia serrata resin extract~0.8–1.25%
Potassium azeloyl diglycinate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
More about Potassium azeloyl diglycinateCeramide np~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npXanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateHydrogenated phosphatidylcholine~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholinePhosphatidylcholine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to enhance the delivery of other ingredients
More about PhosphatidylcholineMannitol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolCholesterol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolDecyl glucoside~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosidePotassium cocoyl rice amino acids~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Sphingomonas ferment extract, Salicylic acid, Morinda citrifolia callus culture lysate, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Boswellia serrata resin extract, Potassium azeloyl diglycinate, Ceramide np, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Phosphatidylcholine, Mannitol, Cholesterol, Decyl glucoside, Potassium cocoyl rice amino acids
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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.
| AcnemyZitcleanYOUR PRODUCT | Transparent LabPHA Soft Peeling Cleanser | Niche Beauty labPHA Soft Peeling Cleanser | CeraVeBalancing Air Foam Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 61% | 58% |
| Price | — | — | — | $11.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 14 | 6 of 14 | 7 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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