Aveeno Clear Complexion Acne-Fighting Moisturizer With Soy
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidStrong evidence
“Clear Complexion Acne-Fighting Moisturizer With Soy”
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.
MoisturizingDimethicone, Glycerin + 7 moreGood evidence
“Clear Complexion Acne-Fighting Moisturizer With Soy”
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, methyl gluceth-20.
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: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
Evens skin toneGlycine soja seed extract, Salicylic acidLimited evidence
“Uniquely formulated with Total Soy Complex, this moisturizing lotion helps visibly even out skin tone and smooth texture to improve your complexion and help skin look and feel healthier.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidStrong evidence
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid0.5%
- 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 acidWater~45–55%
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~7.3–9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCetearyl alcohol~4.7–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholDimethicone~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeMethyl gluceth-20~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Ppg-10 cetyl ether~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bis-phenylpropyl dimethicone~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arachidyl alcohol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholBehenyl alcohol~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholGlycine soja seed extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractGlycerin~0.95–1.15%
- 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 GlycerinIsoceteth-20~0.7–1.05%
Polyacrylamide~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideCetearyl glucoside~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideArachidyl glucoside~0.5–0.75%
C13-14 isoparaffin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinEthylene/acrylic acid copolymer~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLaureth-7~0.15–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Bht~0.1–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Citric acid~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Methyl gluceth-20, Ppg-10 cetyl ether, Bis-phenylpropyl dimethicone, Arachidyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Glycine soja seed extract, Glycerin, Isoceteth-20, Polyacrylamide, Cetearyl glucoside, Arachidyl glucoside, C13-14 isoparaffin, Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, Parfum, Laureth-7, Disodium edta, Bht, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid
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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.
| AveenoClear Complexion Acne-Fighting Moisturizer With SoyYOUR PRODUCT | ProactivComplexion Perfecting Hydrator | Cetaphilgentle clear mattifying acne moisturizer | NeutrogenaPink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 91% | 90% |
| Price | $19.52 | $37.92+$18.40 | $10.95−$8.57 | $11.49−$8.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide | Bisabolol | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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