Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidStrong evidence
“66% said pores look reduced”
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.
MoisturizingArginine, Glycerin + 1 moreGood evidence
“Skin Oxygen Oxygenating Lotion”
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acidLimited evidence
“5% said skin tone looks more luminous .”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidStrong evidence
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Mentha piperita leaf water, Alcohol denat. + 14 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~40–60%
Mentha piperita leaf water~4.6–6.9%
Alcohol denat.~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideArginine~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArgininePropanediol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSalicylic acid~1.2–1.8%
- 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 acidCymbopogon schoenanthus oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citral~1.1–1.6%
Citric acid~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilMenthol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita oil~0.35–0.85%
Geraniol~0.35–0.8%
Glycerin~0.35–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinLimonene~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEugenol~0.15–0.6%
Cymbopogon nardus oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil~0.1–0.5%
Origanum heracleoticum flower oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Chlorella vulgaris extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractVitreoscilla ferment~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Mentha piperita leaf water, Alcohol denat., Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Arginine, Propanediol, Salicylic acid, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Citral, Citric acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Menthol, Mentha piperita oil, Geraniol, Glycerin, Limonene, Eugenol, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil, Origanum heracleoticum flower oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Linalool, Citronellol, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Vitreoscilla ferment
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| BIOTHERMSkin Oxygen Oxygenating LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceAntioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer | SanofloreMagnifica Cream Anti-Imperfection Moisturizer Organic Eco-Tube + Aqua Magnifica Organic Free | OodeeNOVA | |
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| Match | — | 94% | 92% | 92% |
| Price | — | $31.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Alanine | Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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