bareMinerals Blemish Remedy Acne Treatment Gelée Cleanser
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Formulated with salicylic acid, sea salts, ginger extract and peppermint extract, it combats acne and leaves skin brighter and smoother.”
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 betaineCleanses gently
“Blemish Remedy Acne Treatment Gelée 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) 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
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Sea saltWorks 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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid1%
- 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~40–60%
Sorbitol~7.8–11.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCocamidopropyl betaine~6–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium lauryl glycol carboxylate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.3–3.4%
- 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 GlycerinDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractSea salt~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltParfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Sorbitol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauryl glycol carboxylate, Glycerin, Disodium edta, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Sea salt, Parfum, Limonene, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| bareMineralsBlemish Remedy Acne Treatment Gelée CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser | Peter Thomas RothIrish Moor Mud Cleansing Gel | PrequelTRAVEL GLEANSER + SA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 99% | 98% | 97% |
| Price | — | $7.82 | — | $6.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid | Zinc Pca |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 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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