Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Beauty Flash Peel Face Exfoliator”
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: glycolic acid.
CleansingPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCan 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.
Anti-blemishGlycolic acid, Salicylic acidNot delivered
This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~8.1–12.1%
- 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 AlcoholButylene glycol~3.8–5.7%
- 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 glycolGlycolic acid~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidHydroxyethylcellulose~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSodium hydroxide~1.5–2.2%
Salicylic acid~0.45–1.1%
- 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 acidPpg-26-buteth-26~0.85–1.3%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium glycolate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylene brassylate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Glycolic acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium hydroxide, Salicylic acid, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Parfum, Sodium glycolate, Ethylene brassylate
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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.
| ClarinsBeauty Flash Peel Face ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | CeletequeAcne Cleansing Gel | La Roche-PosayEffaclar Duo + Purifying Foaming Gel Free | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 90% | 87% |
| Price | — | — | $33.41 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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