Clean & Clear Acne Triple Clear Facial Cleanser Salicylic Acid
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Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Acne Triple Clear Facial Cleanser 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.
CleansingCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Acne Triple Clear Facial Cleanser Salicylic Acid”
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: benzalkonium chloride.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
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 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.
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~40–60%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~9.7–14.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinSodium chloride~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate~1.5–2.3%
Sodium hydroxide~1.2–1.7%
Parfum~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.8–1.2%
Menthol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
C12-15 alkyl lactate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.1–0.45%
- 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 chlorideAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- 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~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Menthol, C12-15 alkyl lactate, Disodium edta, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Benzalkonium chloride, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract
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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.
| Clean & ClearAcne Triple Clear Facial Cleanser Salicylic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | NeutrogenaAcne Proofing Gel Cleanser | DarphinIntral Air Mousse Cleanser | Kiehl'sCucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 99% | 85% | 84% |
| Price | — | — | $30.07 | $25.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Caffeine | Coconut Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: L'Oréal Paris Daily Foaming Gel CleanserSkinfix Acne+ 2% BHA Cleanser
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
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