Works for
MoisturizingCyclomethicone, Cetearyl alcohol + 5 moreWorks
“Medicated Cream”
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:
cyclomethicone, aloe barbadensis extract.
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: cyclomethicone, isopropyl myristate.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid, Lactic acidWorks 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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus bergamia peel oil expressed, Benzyl salicylate + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Lidocaine~44–54%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~12–15%
Sd alcohol 23-a~4.7–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclomethicone~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeOctyldodecanol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolCetearyl alcohol~1.9–2.4%
- 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 alcoholHexylene glycol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolLactic acid~1.5–1.9%
- 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 acidPolyquaternium-37~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-37Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ppg-1 trideceth-6~0.95–1.15%
Salicylic acid~0.7–1%
- 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 acidBenzyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAloe barbadensis extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis extractGlyceryl stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePeg-40 stearate~0.55–0.8%
Glyceryl dilaurate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl dilaurateCitrus bergamia peel oil expressed~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl salicylate~0.3–0.55%
Isopropyl myristate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Menthol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Camphor~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Propylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDiazolidinyl urea~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaMethylparaben~0.1–0.15%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Lidocaine, Water, Sd alcohol 23-a, Cyclomethicone, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl alcohol, Hexylene glycol, Lactic acid, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Ppg-1 trideceth-6, Salicylic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-40 stearate, Glyceryl dilaurate, Citrus bergamia peel oil expressed, Benzyl salicylate, Isopropyl myristate, Disodium edta, Menthol, Camphor, Sodium hydroxide, Propylene glycol, Diazolidinyl urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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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.
| Bikini ZoneMedicated CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Skin DoctorsCapillary Clear | MG217Salicylic Acid Formula Cream | Triumph & DisasterGameface Moisturiser Tube | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 77% | 77% |
| Price | $9.99 | $20.20+$10.21 | — | $45.76+$35.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains 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.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 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
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