PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Formulated with oily and blemish-prone skin types in mind, the Alpha-H Clear Skin Tonic is a pH-optimised toner that works to decongest pores and banish excess sebum, improving radiance and clarity.
salicylic acid
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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)
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Containing 2% salicylic acid (an oil-soluble BHA exfoliant) and SeboclearTM MP (an anti-blemish complex), the tonic effectively purges oils and debris build-up from clogged pores, preventing blackheads, breakouts and dullness down the line.
salicylic acid
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
However, if used alone, BHAs such as Salicylic Acid can dehydrate the skin, further exacerbating the its delicate pH balance and potentially even leading to further breakouts.
glycerin
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
sodium pca
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
butylene glycol
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
LICORICE adds further anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and antioxidant properties, while also working to suppress melanin, thus helping to reduce the pigmentation which acne can leave behind long after the swelling and redness have subsided.
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
salicylic acid
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Exfoliation | |
Anti-blemish | |
Moisturizing | |
Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
81/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
8.3% -
10.2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
hamamelis virginiana water
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
salicylic acid
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
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)
glycerin
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk:
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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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
8.3% -
10.2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
hamamelis virginiana water
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
alcohol denat.
8.3% -
10.2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
hamamelis virginiana water
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Bioflavonoids, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic acid, Arnica montana flower extract, Sodium pca, Phenoxyethanol, Chamomilla recutita extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Potassium hydroxide, Thymus vulgaris extract, Propylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cupressus sempervirens seed extract, Hordeum vulgare root extract, Polygonatum officinale extract, Limonene
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruises
- Effects of microcurrent application alone or in combination with topical Hypericum perforatum L. and Arnica montana L. on surgically induced wound healing in Wistar rats
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Accelerated resolution of laser‐induced bruising with topical 20% arnica: a rater‐blinded randomized controlled trial
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol