Biore Witch Hazel Pore Clarifying Cooling Salicylic Acid Cleanser For Spot Prone Skin
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Lauric acidWorks well
“Witch Hazel Pore Clarifying Cooling Salicylic Acid Cleanser For Spot Prone Skin”
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.
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Biore Witch Hazel Pore Clarifying Cooling Salicylic Acid Cleanser For Spot Prone Skin deep cleans, clarifies and refines 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: salicylic acid.
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium laureth sulfate + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Witch Hazel Pore Clarifying Cooling Salicylic Acid Cleanser For Spot Prone Skin”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 4 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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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateSodium laureth sulfate~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCoco-glucoside~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideCocamidopropyl betaine~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSalicylic acid~1–1.5%
- 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 acidBetaine~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineLauric acid~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateGlyceryl oleate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateSodium hydroxide~0.4–0.95%
Parfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMenthol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Polyquaternium-7~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Bht~0.2–0.75%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Hamamelis virginiana water~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterEdta~0.1–0.45%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractAlcohol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolMethylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Salicylic acid, Betaine, Lauric acid, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Menthol, Polyquaternium-7, Bht, Disodium edta, Hamamelis virginiana water, Edta, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Alcohol, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| BioreWitch Hazel Pore Clarifying Cooling Salicylic Acid Cleanser For Spot Prone SkinYOUR PRODUCT | ClearasilUltra Rapid Action Daily Gel Wash | EucerinDermoPure Triple Effect Cleansing Gel | BlissClear Genius Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 86% | 85% |
| Price | — | — | $29.45 | $12.07 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Laureth-4 | Gluconolactone | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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