Beauty Pie AcidEnzyme Exfoliating Face & Body Cleanse
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, PapainWorks well
“AcidEnzyme™ Exfoliating Face & Body Cleanse”
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 blackheads and breakouts.”
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.
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Xanthan gum + 2 moreCleanses gently
“AcidEnzyme™ Exfoliating Face & Body Cleanse”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, decyl glucoside, lecithin, 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: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow 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~40–60%
Decyl glucoside~8.2–12.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideMethylpropanediol~3.8–5.7%
1,2-hexanediol~1.5–2.3%
Salicylic acid~1–1.45%
- 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~1.7–2.6%
- 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 crosspolymerSodium hydroxide~1.4–2%
Sodium acrylates copolymer~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerXanthan gum~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–1.3%
Lecithin~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAvena sativa kernel extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractPropanediol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~0.15–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinPapain~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.1–0.3%
- 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 CarbomerSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Algin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginBioflavonoids~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malva sylvestris leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help in reducing inflammation
More about Malva sylvestris leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Salicylic acid, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Avena sativa kernel extract, Propanediol, Glycerin, Papain, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Sodium benzoate, Algin, Bioflavonoids, Malva sylvestris leaf extract
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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.
| Beauty PieAcidEnzyme Exfoliating Face & Body CleanseYOUR PRODUCT | OleHenriksenDaily D-Clog Pore-Clearing Salicylic Acid Cleanser | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | PrequelTRAVEL GLEANSER + SA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 83% | 83% |
| Price | — | $33.77 | — | $6.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine Salicylate | Niacinamide | Zinc Pca |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
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- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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