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Bliss Blackhead Purifying Stick
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Bliss Blackhead Purifying Stick

Efficacy91/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Exfoliation
Salicylic acid, Microcrystalline cellulose + 1 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Powered by pink clay and smooth cellulose beads, this blackhead purifying stick gently yet effectively exfoliates to physically extract pore-clogging debris and clear pores to reduce the appearance of blackheads for a supremely smooth, refined complexion Pink Clay A blend of mineral-rich red and white clays that binds to impurities to easily remove excess oil and deep clean pores.”
Source: Bliss

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)~0.55–1.35%
Microcrystalline celluloseEffect: Low~2.8–4.1%
Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extractEffect: LowAn enzyme-based exfoliant~0.1–0.4%
Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Blackhead Purifying Stick”
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)~0.55–1.35%
Cleansing
Sodium stearate
Can be harsh

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

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.

Sodium stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~4.6–6.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
Medium risk
We flagged 6 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~0.55–1.35%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA 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 skinHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Sodium stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~4.6–6.9%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf waterTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extractAn enzyme-based exfoliantMedium~0.1–0.4%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
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~0.2–0.8%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~5.8–8.8%
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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Sodium stearate~4.6–6.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Microcrystalline cellulose~2.8–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Exfoliation
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Glycerin~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Tocopherol~1.6–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Cyanocobalamin~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin

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Salicylic acid~0.55–1.35%
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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Illite~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Montmorillonite~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

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

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Aloe barbadensis leaf water~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.2–0.8%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter
Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin tone

An enzyme-based exfoliant

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Lactobacillus ferment~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Dehydroxanthan gum~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create thicker product formulations and stabilize emulsions

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Sodium stearate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Salicylic acid, Illite, Montmorillonite, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Dehydroxanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol

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Match—81%81%81%
Price—$33.77$6.00$6.00
Shared key ingredients—3 of 72 of 72 of 7
Key difference—Betaine SalicylateZinc PcaCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Irritancy Medium Medium Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
  4. 4
    Topical vitamin B12--a new therapeutic approach in atopic dermatitis-evaluation of efficacy and tolerability in a randomized placebo-controlled multicentre clinical trialpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Superiority of a vitamin B12-containing emollient compared to a standard emollient in the maintenance treatment of mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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