Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“A highly efficient facial scrub that exfoliates and brightens skin with a non-abrasive texture.”
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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Helps prevent clogged pores.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~11–16%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 sulfonateCocamidopropyl betaine~5.5–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineAcrylates copolymer~2.8–4.3%
- 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
More about Acrylates copolymerMenthone glycerin acetal~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.55–1.35%
- 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 acidAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Chlorophyllin-copper complex~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates copolymer, Unknown, Menthone glycerin acetal, Salicylic acid, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Chlorophyllin-copper complex
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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.
| AtwaterSkin Armor Face ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | MenScienceMicrofine Face Scrub | Geek GorgeousCheer up | Paula's choicePC4Men Soothe + Smooth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 85% | 85% |
| Price | — | $37.56 | $30.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Anhydroxylitol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Sothys Cosmeceutique RX Glysalac DermoboosterB. Kamins Lactic-10
Product summary
"Atwater - Skin Armor Face Scrub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.35% - 0.85%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (betaine 4.00% - 6.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 25.00$ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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