Cane + Austin Acne Retexture Pad 5% Glycolic Acid and 2% Salicylic Acid
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Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Acne Retexture Pad 5% Glycolic Acid and 2% Salicylic Acid”
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.
ExfoliationSalicylic 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.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acidNot delivered
“Clear up acne, even skin tone and smooth out imperfections in one easy step—while also reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and enlarged pores. You really can have it all.”
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.
MoisturizingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“GOOD FOR Banishing breakouts | Evening skin tone | Improving texture SIZE/WEIGHT 60 Pads”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Clear up acne, even skin tone and smooth out imperfections in one easy step—while also reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and enlarged pores. You really can have it all.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Sd alcohol 40-b, Hamamelis virginiana water + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid2%
- 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 acidWater~40–60%
Sd alcohol 40-b13%
- 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 Sd alcohol 40-bHamamelis virginiana water~8.9–13.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterPolysorbate 20~3.8–5.8%
Ammonium hydroxide~3.2–4.8%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Imidazolidinyl urea~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
More about Imidazolidinyl ureaSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Acetone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Sd alcohol 40-b, Hamamelis virginiana water, Polysorbate 20, Ammonium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Imidazolidinyl urea, Sodium benzoate, Benzoic acid, Acetone
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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.
| Cane + AustinAcne Retexture Pad 5% Glycolic Acid and 2% Salicylic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Zenovia Skincare10% Glycolic Acne Peel Pads | Perricone MDRetinol Treatment & Moisturizer | Paula's choiceClear Regular Strength 2% BHA Exfoliant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 100% | 99% |
| Price | — | — | — | $32.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Bakuchiol | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Cane + Austin - Acne Retexture Pad 5% Glycolic Acid and 2% Salicylic Acid" is effective for: Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 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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