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Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Its dose of Cranberry and Raspberry Enzymes help to decongest pores, leaving skin with a more refined look.”
Source: SkincareRX

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.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.3–0.75%
Exfoliation
Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“The polishing formula utilizes Salicylic Acid and Volcanic Minerals to purify and exfoliate skin, sloughing away dead skin cells to leave the complexion with a brighter, more clarified appearance.”
Source: SkincareRX

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.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.3–0.75%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Camellia sinensis extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract + 2 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.

Camellia sinensis extractKey activeEffect: MediumTea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin~0.45–1.1%
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractEffect: LowA berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties~1.2–1.8%
Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking~0.95–1.4%
Rubus idaeus extractEffect: LowMostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.55–1.35%
Moisturizing
Side benefit · Jojoba esters, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 3 more
Works

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, soy amino acids.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, jojoba esters.

Jojoba estersKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~23–35%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3.8–5.8%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.1–3.2%
Soy amino acidsKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.7%
MilkEffect: LowMight have some moisturizing properties~5.2–7.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Citrus grandis seed extract
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~2.8–4.1%est.
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractA berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Rubus idaeus extractMostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~0.55–1.35%est.
Salicylic acidUsed 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)High~0.3–0.75%est.
Citrus grandis seed extract—High~0.05–0.2%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~23–35%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3.8–5.8%est.
Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractA plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.95–1.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Jojoba esters~23–35%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Milk~5.2–7.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might have some moisturizing properties

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Hamamelis virginiana extract~2.8–4.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

More about Hamamelis virginiana extract
Glycerin~2.1–3.2%
Key active
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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Sucrose stearate~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract
Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract
Rubus idaeus extract~0.55–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

More about Rubus idaeus extract
Camellia sinensis extract~0.45–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

More about Camellia sinensis extract
Salicylic acid~0.3–0.75%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens 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)

More about Salicylic acid
Soy amino acids~0.15–0.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Soy amino acids
Volcanic ash~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Silica~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

More about Silica
Citrus grandis seed extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Citrus grandis seed extract
Ingredient list view

Jojoba esters, Milk, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Glycerin, Sucrose stearate, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Rubus idaeus extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Salicylic acid, Soy amino acids, Volcanic ash, Silica, Citrus grandis seed extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy of Topical Preparations with 10% Hamamelis Distillate in a UV Erythema Testkarger.com
  2. 2
    Anti-inflammatory activity of hamamelis distillate applied topically to the skin link.springer.com
  3. 3
    ASSESSMENT REPORT ON HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., CORTEX HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM ET CORTEX AUT RAMUNCULUS DESTILLATUM ema.europa.eu
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroactive Properties of Selected Fruit Extractsliebertpub.com
  6. 6
    Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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