Works for
CleansingCetyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60 + 3 moreCleanses gently
“The pore-clearing natural exfoliators immediately peel away dirt and excess oil to help unblock pores and give you a deep clean.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, potassium cetyl phosphate, steareth-21, xanthan gum) 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.
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Blackhead 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
“The blackhead-clearing formula dissolves blackheads deep down into the pores and keep them away for up to 4 weeks.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Menthyl lactate, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetyl alcohol~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPpg-15 stearyl ether~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Ppg-15 stearyl etherCellulose~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 60~1.6–2.4%
Salicylic acid~0.55–1.3%
- 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 acidSteareth-21~1.1–1.7%
Cera microcristallina~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMenthyl lactate~0.45–1.1%
Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateXanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Bht~0.05–0.3%
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 77510~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetyl alcohol, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Cellulose, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Salicylic acid, Steareth-21, Cera microcristallina, Menthyl lactate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Bht, Parfum, 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 & ClearBlackhead ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | NeutrogenaAll in 1 Acne Control Daily Scrub Acne Treatment | Up&UpDeep Cream Cleanser | OlayRegenerist Collagen Peptide 24, Face Wash, Fragrance-Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 94% | 89% | 86% |
| Price | — | — | — | $9.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Proactiv Smoothing BHA CleanserAcneFree Dermatology Inspired Care Blackhead Removing Scrub With Charcoal
Product summary
"Clean & Clear - Blackhead Scrub" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation and Anti-blemish
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.55% - 1.30%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 2.10% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 6.99CA$ in Canada, for 90.16A$ in Australia, for 16.87$ in the United States and at around 3.65£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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