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Clarisonic Skin Renewing Peel Treatment
Clarisonic

Clarisonic Skin Renewing Peel Treatment

Efficacy83/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Exfoliation
Glycolic acid, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 1 more
Works well
What the product description says
“The Skin Renewing Peel Treatment works with all Clarisonic brush heads, but is also specially formulated for use with Clarisonic Sonic Exfoliator to boost the power of exfoliation to the next level.”
Source: Ulta

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: capryloyl salicylic acid, glycolic acid.

Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn 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~1.4–2%
Capryloyl salicylic acidKey activeEffect: High~0.2–0.7%
Salicylic acidUnder-dosedUsed 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)~0.2–0.75%
Cleansing
Coco-betaine, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“The Skin Renewing Peel Treatment, from Clarisonic the #1 cleansing device brand used and recommended by U. S. dermatologists*, is a mild exfoliating formula for anyone who wants a fresh, youthful glow.”
Source: Ulta

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium laureth sulfate, steareth-100, triethanolamine) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-betaine, sodium laureth sulfate

Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~7.8–11.7%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleateEffect: High~2.5–3.8%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~1.2–1.9%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~1.1–1.7%
Steareth-100Effect: High~0.05–0.25%
Anti-blemish
Glycolic acid, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 1 more
Not delivered
What the product description says
“A potent blend of Glycolic Acid and Lipo Hydroxy Acid improves skin tone and texture, micro-peels dulling skin surface layers to promote healthy cell turnover, and deep cleanses excess oils and congested pores.”
Source: Ulta

This product contains ingredients (capryloyl salicylic acid, glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Glycolic acidEffect: MediumAn 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~1.4–2%
Capryloyl salicylic acidEffect: Medium~0.2–0.7%
Salicylic acidUnder-dosedUsed 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)~0.2–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~7.8–11.7%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3.8–5.6%est.
Glycolic acidAn 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 acidHigh~1.4–2%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~1.2–1.9%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Salicylic acidUsed 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)High~0.2–0.75%est.
Capryloyl salicylic acid—High~0.2–0.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~1.2–1.9%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Coco-betaine~7.8–11.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Propylene glycol~3.8–5.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sorbitol~2–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Glycerin~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Glycolic acid~1.4–2%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

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 acid
Triethanolamine~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Sodium laureth sulfate~1.2–1.9%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Sodium chloride~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Disteareth-100 ipdi~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Salicylic acid~0.2–0.75%
Under-dosedIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryExfoliationAntibacterialEvens skin tone

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)

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Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.2–0.7%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationAnti-blemishEvens skin tone
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Disodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

More about Disodium edta
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Steareth-100~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Steareth-100
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Ingredient list view

Water, Coco-betaine, Propylene glycol, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Glycolic acid, Triethanolamine, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium chloride, Disteareth-100 ipdi, Parfum, Salicylic acid, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Disodium edta, Limonene, Steareth-100, Geraniol, Linalool

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Shared key ingredients—9 of 99 of 93 of 9
Key difference———Niacinamide
Irritancy High Medium Medium Medium
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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