Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control 3-in-1 Foaming Face Wash
- Anti-blemish
- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
- salicylic acid
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Can the product deliver on its promises?
Promise
What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for cleansing
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, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
HIGH |  |  | |
HIGH | | | |
HIGH | | |
Promise
What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for anti-blemish
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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
HIGH | | |
WIMJ summary for exfoliation
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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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HIGH | | |
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-blemish | |
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Potential irritants
| Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| salicylic acid | | |
| sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate | | |
| cocamidopropyl betaine | | |
Ingredients by volume
| Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
|---|---|
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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)
| 2%
Declared
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Plain old water
| 40% - 60% |
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Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
| 9.9% - 14.9% |
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