Works for
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Celltone Spot Control Cleanser Gel Wash 100ml is specially formulated for acne-prone skin and penetrates deep into pores to wash away the germs, excess oils and dirt that can lead to spots.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
CleansingDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Spot Control Cleanser Gel Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside.
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Allantoin + 1 moreWorks 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Jasminum officinale extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract + 3 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~45–55%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~9.5–11.6%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCocamide mea~2.7–3.3%
Sodium laureth sulfate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCoco-glucoside~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideCocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Niacinamide~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideSarcosine~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about SarcosineSalicylic acid~0.7–1.05%
- 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 acidGlycol distearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateLaureth-10~0.55–0.8%
Propylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPentylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~0.45–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractJasminum officinale extract~0.3–0.6%
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractHydrolyzed snail body extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePanthenol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolLactic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidMalic acid~0.25–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDiazolidinyl urea~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.1–0.25%
Allantoin~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamide mea, Sodium laureth sulfate, Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride, Niacinamide, Sarcosine, Salicylic acid, Glycol distearate, Laureth-10, Propylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Jasminum officinale extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Hydrolyzed snail body extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Lactic acid, Malic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Diazolidinyl urea, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Allantoin, Parfum
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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.
| CelltoneSpot Control Cleanser Gel WashYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | Kmart2 in 1 Deep Gel Cleanser and Makeup Eraser - Salicylic Acid & Vitamin B3 | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 80% | 79% |
| Price | — | — | — | $7.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 14 | 5 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Glycosyl Trehalose | Squalane |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: Merci Handy Facial Cleansing GelOlay Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Hyaluronic Acid, for Normal Skin, Fragrance-Free
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 4
- 5
- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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