Works for
ExfoliationSalix alba bark extractNot delivered
“Sulfur which has been shown to aid in the elimination of acne and sloughs off dead skin cells, preventing pore blockage.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishColloidal sulfur ~1.9–2.9%, below the ~3% it needsUnder-dosed
“Overnight Spot Treatment”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · GlycerinWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Geranium maculatum oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Isopropyl alcohol~7–10.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholPropanediol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.6–4%
- 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 GlycerinColloidal sulfur~1.9–2.9%
Salix alba bark extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCellulose gum~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumCleome gynandra leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Geranium maculatum oil~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isopropyl alcohol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Colloidal sulfur, Salix alba bark extract, Cellulose gum, Cleome gynandra leaf extract, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Sodium hydroxide, Geranium maculatum oil
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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.
| BoldenOvernight Spot TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXAC Collection Blemish Spot Drying Lotion | FacetheoryBlemicalm BHA Spot Corrector | Dermal TherapyAcne Spot Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 56% | 50% |
| Price | — | — | — | $14.44 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
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