Works for
MoisturizingSucrose, SorbitolWorks
“KEY INGREDIENTS This Aquapower shower gel for men contains coco-betaine, Salicylic Acid and Life Plankton™ to softly cleanse the skin, leaving it smooth and hydrated.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sucrose, sorbitol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic 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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 5 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%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSorbitol~4–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSucrose~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseCoco-betaine~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineParfum~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium chloride~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Hexylene glycol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSalicylic 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 acidLinalool~0.6–0.9%
Limonene~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHydroxycitronellal~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalBenzyl salicylate~0.3–0.5%
Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Coumarin~0.15–0.3%
Vitreoscilla ferment~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Citric acid~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sorbitol, Sucrose, Coco-betaine, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Hexylene glycol, Salicylic acid, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Vitreoscilla ferment, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid
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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.
| BIOTHERMAQUAPOWER SHOWER GELYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueNEW Anti-Blemish Solutions Clinical™ Advanced Clearing Gel | L'Oréal ParisRevitalift Derm Intensives 3.5% Glycolic Acid Cleansing Gel | Drunk ElephantF-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Hydrating Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 83% | 82% |
| Price | — | $25.40 | $14.99 | $37.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Lactobacillus Ferment | Glycolic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"BIOTHERM - AQUAPOWER SHOWER GEL" is effective for: Exfoliation and Anti-blemish
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.70% - 1.00%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (sucrose 3.10% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 38.00CA$ in Canada, for 51.82A$ in Australia and for 46.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 5
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