By Wishtrend Sulfur 3% Clean Gel - BY WISHTREND | WISHTREND
Works for
Anti-blemishSulfurWorks well
“Description: The By Wishtrend Sulfur 3% Clean Gel is a hydrating gel that helps with preventing acne, unclogging pores, and controlling existing breakouts.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: sulfur. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 5 moreWorks
“Specially formulated for acne-prone skin, this gel is infused with 3% colloidal sulfur to dry out excess sebum, provide antibacterial effects, and moisturize and smooth skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The ingredient, Collodial Sulfur penetrates pores to dry out the skin surface to absorb excess oil and dries out dead skin cells to unclog pores.”
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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Gel is also enriched with pure Vitamin C to help fade acne scars and pigmentation.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AlcoholMedium 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%
Methyl trimethicone~6.1–9.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeButylene glycol~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~2.9–4.4%
- 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 GlycerinSulfur~2.3–3.4%
Acacia senegal gum~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gum1,2-hexanediol~0.85–1.25%
Cetearyl alcohol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSorbitan isostearate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateGlyceryl stearate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateDicaprylyl carbonate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateSodium hyaluronate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopherol~0.4–0.9%
- 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 TocopherolCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideXanthan gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerVinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerDenatonium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.05–0.3%
Alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Methyl trimethicone, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Sulfur, Acacia senegal gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Glyceryl stearate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Denatonium benzoate, Disodium edta, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| By WishtrendSulfur 3% Clean Gel - BY WISHTREND | WISHTRENDYOUR PRODUCT | Face Reality SkincareSulfur Spot Treatment | Jack BlackClearing Spot Fix | Rohto MentholatumAcnes Sealing Jell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | $17.85 | $34.00+$16.15 | — | $14.58−$3.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 | Bisabolol | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Kiehl's s Breakout Control Targeted Blemish Spot TreatmentVichy Normaderm S.O.S Sulphur Paste
Product summary
"By Wishtrend - Sulfur 3% Clean Gel - BY WISHTREND | WISHTREND" is effective for: Anti-blemish
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 1.05% and glycerin 2.90% - 4.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "By Wishtrend" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 31.00CA$ in Canada, for 38.95A$ in Australia, for 22.00$ in the United States and for 23.82£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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