BABOR Doctor Babor Purity Cellular: Blemish Reducing Cream
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Allantoin + 1 moreWorks well
“Doctor Babor Purity Cellular Blemish Reducing Cream”
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.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acid, Ascorbic acidNot delivered
“benefit Used regularly, the cream gives skin a much clarified and more even appearance and makes it less susceptible to new breakouts.”
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acid, AllantoinWorks 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Panthenol, Glycerin + 13 moreWorks well
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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, prunus armeniaca kernel oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-6 stearate~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolCetearyl alcohol~2.3–2.8%
- 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 alcoholSorbitol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideDimethylimidazolidinone rice starch~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Dimethylimidazolidinone rice starchPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilSalicylic acid~0.7–1.1%
- 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 acidVitis vinifera seed oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilTocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateDimethicone~0.55–0.85%
- 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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPanthenol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPolyisobutene~0.45–0.65%
Carbomer~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.5%
Sodium cetearyl sulfate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateAllantoin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinEnantia chlorantha bark extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Enantia chlorantha bark extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideSilver~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Poria cocos extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phragmites karka extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pantolactone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactonePetasites hybridus root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidOleanolic acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
More about Oleanolic acidAscorbic acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidEugenia caryophyllus flower oil~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Salicylic acid, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyisobutene, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Allantoin, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Silver, Biosaccharide gum-1, Alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium benzoate, Poria cocos extract, Phragmites karka extract, Pantolactone, Petasites hybridus root extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citric acid, Oleanolic acid, Ascorbic acid, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil
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| BABORDoctor Babor Purity Cellular: Blemish Reducing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | OodeeNova Illuminating Moisturiser | The Jojoba CompanyIntense Overnight Renewal Cream | REVOLUTION SKINCAREAnytime Anywhere 1% Salicylic Acid Blemish Touch Up Stick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 86% | 85% |
| Price | — | — | $33.46 | $6.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 2 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"BABOR - Doctor Babor Purity Cellular: Blemish Reducing Cream" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.05% - 0.10%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Salicylic acid (0.70% - 1.10%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (pantolactone 0.15% - 0.30%, panthenol 0.40% - 0.65%, glycerin 4.70% - 5.80% and biosaccharide gum-1 0.20% - 0.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 59.09£ up to 66.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 115.50CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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