BELLAMONSTER Stress Out Solution Acne Control Body Wash
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Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Glycolic acid + 3 moreWorks well
“A body cleanser that is specially formulated for acne-prone skin to prevent body 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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid, mandelic acid
CleansingLauryl hydroxysultaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Stress Out Solution Acne Control Body Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, lauryl hydroxysultaine, sodium cocoyl alaninate) 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.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Glycolic acid + 3 moreWorks well
“The hypoallergenic formula generates dense, soft bubbles to remove dead skin cells and impurities clogged in pores.”
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: glycolic acid, mandelic acid, salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Allium cepa bulb extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Lauryl hydroxysultaine~7.2–8.8%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateSodium chloride~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium cocoyl alaninate~2.3–2.8%
Acrylates copolymer~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerSalicylic acid~1.2–1.5%
- 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 acidCitric acid~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilButylene glycol~0.9–1.1%
- 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 glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilHydroxyacetophenone~0.5–0.75%
Pentylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolDipropylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolDisodium edta~0.4–0.65%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.6%
- 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 acetateHexylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolAllantoin~0.25–0.5%
- 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 AllantoinCentella asiatica extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractPolyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allium cepa bulb extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Artemisia capillaris extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractLactobacillus/lespedeza cuneata leaf/stem ferment filtrate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateFragaria vesca fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Fragaria vesca fruit extractGlycerin~0.3–0.55%
- 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 GlycerinPrunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractPrunus persica kernel extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Passiflora incarnata fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mangifera indica fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractCetyl ethylhexanoate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- 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 triglycerideCitrus grandis fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractPsidium guajava fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extract1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Glycolic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidMethionine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidCysteine~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation
More about CysteineMandelic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium chloride, Sodium cocoyl alaninate, Acrylates copolymer, Salicylic acid, Citric acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Hexylene glycol, Allantoin, Centella asiatica extract, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Allium cepa bulb extract, Artemisia capillaris extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Lactobacillus/lespedeza cuneata leaf/stem ferment filtrate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Fragaria vesca fruit extract, Glycerin, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Prunus persica kernel extract, Passiflora incarnata fruit extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycolic acid, Methionine, Lactic acid, Cysteine, Mandelic acid, Limonene
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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.
| BELLAMONSTERStress Out Solution Acne Control Body WashYOUR PRODUCT | Peach SlicesBreakout Banisher Body Wash | CeraVePsoriasis Cleanser | AcnemyZitbody Purifying Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 78% | 78% |
| Price | — | $17.99 | $14.90 | $24.09 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | 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 26 studies and safety reviews.
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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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