Andalou Naturals Clear Skin Willow Bark Pure Pore Serum
Works for
MoisturizingCetyl alcohol, Squalane + 6 moreWorks
“Fruit stem cell complex with argan stem cells, willow bark and salicylic acid help purify pores, curb bacteria, absorb excess oil, and fade the appearance of post-blemish pigmentation as aloe vera hydrates and calms inflammation for a clear, balanced complexion.Size 1.1 fl. oz.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-blemishAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Zinc gluconate + 2 moreNot delivered
“Clear Skin Willow Bark Pure Pore Serum”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acid, Zinc gluconate + 1 moreNot delivered
“Fruit stem cell complex with argan stem cells, willow bark and salicylic acid help purify pores, curb bacteria, absorb excess oil, and fade the appearance of post-blemish pigmentation as aloe vera hydrates and calms inflammation for a clear, balanced complexion.Size 1.1 fl. oz.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWater~12–17%
Hamamelis virginiana extract~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractCetyl alcohol~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSqualane~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneLecithin~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinArgania spinosa extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Epilobium angustifolium extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and calm down irritation in skin. However, it can contain compounds that can be irritating themselves
More about Epilobium angustifolium extractSalicylic acid~0.45–1.1%
- 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 acidSalix alba extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spiraea ulmaria extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc gluconate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateTocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPhenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Cinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita oil~0.05–0.2%
Thymus vulgaris oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Squalane, Lecithin, Unknown, Argania spinosa extract, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Unknown, Epilobium angustifolium extract, Salicylic acid, Salix alba extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Zinc gluconate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Mentha piperita oil, Thymus vulgaris oil
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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.
| Andalou NaturalsClear Skin Willow Bark Pure Pore SerumYOUR PRODUCT | BeautycounterCountermatch Intense Moisture Serum | The INKEY List CA360° Acne Clearing Serum | VotarySuper Seed Serum - Broccoli Seed and Peptides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 87% | 87% |
| Price | — | — | $18.00 | $79.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Panthenol | Avena Sativa Kernel Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Andalou Naturals - Clear Skin Willow Bark Pure Pore Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.45% - 1.10%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Andalou Naturals" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 24.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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