Works for
CleansingDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Anti-Blemish Facial 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, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, glycereth-2 cocoate, olive oil peg-7 esters, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium peg-7 olive oil carboxylate, 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.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.9–1.35%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Features lactic acid to cleanse and gently exfoliate acne prone skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishCamellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Anti-Blemish Facial Wash”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~9–13.5%
Sodium lactate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateSodium peg-7 olive oil carboxylate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium peg-7 olive oil carboxylateGlycerin~1.7–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.3–2%
Sodium pca~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaLactic acid~0.9–1.35%
- 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 acidOlive oil peg-7 esters~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Olive oil peg-7 estersPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCitrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Glycereth-2 cocoate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium lactate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium peg-7 olive oil carboxylate, Glycerin, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Sodium pca, Lactic acid, Olive oil peg-7 esters, Phenoxyethanol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Glycereth-2 cocoate
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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.
| BelliAnti-Blemish Facial WashYOUR PRODUCT | OlivalAmino Gel | Skin Matrix HDExfoliating Micellar Cleansing Pads | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 48% | 47% |
| Price | $18.50 | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 12 | 3 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Allantoin | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | 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 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
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