Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Ideal for breakout-prone skin, it contains 0.5% salicylic acid acne medication, which treats and clears up blemishes, revealing healthy-looking skin.”
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.
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium lauroamphodiacetate, glycine soja protein, peg-16 soy sterol, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, polysorbate 20, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
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
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone 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%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~5.9–7.2%
- 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 sulfonateGlycerin~3.1–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolDisodium lauroamphodiacetate~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Disodium lauroamphodiacetatePolysorbate 20~1.4–1.7%
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Parfum~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Peg-16 soy sterol~0.15–0.3%
Butylene glycol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Butylene glycolGlycine soja protein~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
More about Glycine soja proteinIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Disodium lauroamphodiacetate, Polysorbate 20, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Peg-16 soy sterol, Butylene glycol, Glycine soja protein
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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 Foaming CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | CeraVeBalancing Air Foam Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 81% | 81% |
| Price | $11.99 | $7.82−$4.17 | $7.23−$4.76 | $11.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
- 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
- 4
- 5Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 6
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