Biore Warming anti blackhead cleanser

Biore Warming anti blackhead cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Warming anti blackhead cleanser”
From product name

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.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed 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)~1–1.45%
Cleansing
Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Cetearyl alcohol + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Warming anti blackhead cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, ceteth-20 phosphate, dicetyl phosphate, hydroxypropylcellulose, sodium lauroyl lactylate) 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.

Sodium lauroyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.2–1.8%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.9–1.35%
HydroxypropylcelluloseEffect: High~0.5–1.15%
Ceteth-20 phosphateEffect: High~0.45–1.1%
Dicetyl phosphateEffect: High~0.15–0.5%
Exfoliation
Salicylic acid
Works 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.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed 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)~1–1.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Salicylic acidUsed 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)High~1–1.45%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~4.3–6.5%est.
EthoxydiglycolHelps to improve the product consistencyMedium~2.6–3.9%est.
Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.9–1.35%est.

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Ingredients

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Zeolite~39–59%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Peg-8~4.3–6.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Butylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Ethoxydiglycol~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to improve the product consistency

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Cellulose~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Salicylic acid~1–1.45%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialEvens skin tone

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)

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Sodium lauroyl lactylate~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Helianthus annuus seed wax~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.9–1.35%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Hydroxypropylcellulose~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ceteth-20 phosphate~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cetyl dimethicone~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

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Dicetyl phosphate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Parfum~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Bht~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Zeolite, Peg-8, Butylene glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Cellulose, Salicylic acid, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Ceteth-20 phosphate, Cetyl dimethicone, Dicetyl phosphate, Parfum, Bht, Ci 42090

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Shared key ingredients—1 of 82 of 81 of 8
Key difference—ArginineUreaCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Irritancy Medium Low Medium Medium
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