Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser

Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-blemish
Benzoyl peroxide
Works well
What the product description says
โ€œContinuous Control Acne Cleanserโ€
From product name

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Benzoyl peroxideHeroEffect: HighA potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating10%
Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate +ย 1ย more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
โ€œContinuous Control Acne Cleanserโ€
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium cocoyl isethionate) 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: sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate

Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1.7โ€“2.5%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin~0.9โ€“1.35%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.05โ€“0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Benzoyl peroxide, Menthol + 1 more โ€” patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzoyl peroxideA potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritatingHigh10%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skinHigh~0.9โ€“1.35%est.
Mentholโ€”High~0.15โ€“0.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1โ€“0.35%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~1.7โ€“2.5%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55โ€“1.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Benzoyl peroxide10%
Hero ยท Anti-blemishIrritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemish

A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating

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Glycerin~22โ€“33%
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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Petrolatum~5โ€“7.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Water~4.2โ€“6.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.6โ€“5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Paraffinum liquidum~2.7โ€“4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~1.7โ€“2.5%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Zinc lactate~1.2โ€“1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~0.9โ€“1.35%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.55โ€“1.25%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Potassium polyphosphate~0.35โ€“0.8%
Formula
Menthol~0.15โ€“0.7%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
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Parfum~0.1โ€“0.35%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Titanium dioxide~0.1โ€“0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Carbomer~0.05โ€“0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Ingredient list view

Benzoyl peroxide, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Paraffinum liquidum, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Zinc lactate, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Potassium polyphosphate, Menthol, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Carbomer

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