Clean & Clear Acne Triple Clear Exfoliating Facial Scrub
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Acne Triple Clear Exfoliating Facial Scrub”
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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Acne Triple Clear Exfoliating Facial Scrub”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Sorbitol + 1 moreWorks
“Other Information Store at Room Temperature.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sorbitol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 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~45–55%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~6.4–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineSorbitol~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCellulose~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseSodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate~1.9–2.4%
Acrylates crosspolymer-4~1.7–2.1%
Sodium hydroxide~1.3–1.6%
Parfum~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMicrocrystalline wax~1–1.2%
Menthol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
C12-15 alkyl lactate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
More about Benzalkonium chlorideDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Glycerin~0.25–0.45%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractMentha piperita leaf extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractCi 77510~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sorbitol, Cellulose, Sodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate, Acrylates crosspolymer-4, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Microcrystalline wax, Menthol, C12-15 alkyl lactate, Benzalkonium chloride, Disodium edta, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Ci 77510
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Clean & ClearAcne Triple Clear Exfoliating Facial ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | St. IvesBlackhead Clearing Face Scrub Green Tea | NeutrogenaAcne Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub | Formula 10.0.6Scrub So Clean Acne Fighting Super Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 94% | 94% |
| Price | — | $2.49 | $9.57 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Glycolic Acid | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 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
- 4
- 5Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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