Clean & Clear Cream Facial Cleanser Oil-Free
Works for
CleansingCetyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60 + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Cream Facial Cleanser Oil-Free”
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) 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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acidWorks well
“Specially formulated to clean and refresh skin, this deep cleansing face wash provides a cool, refreshing tingle as it cleans deep in pores.”
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.
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, MentholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetyl alcohol~6–9%
- 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~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Ppg-15 stearyl etherSalicylic acid~1.2–1.7%
- 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 acidPolysorbate 60~1.9–2.9%
Steareth-21~1.5–2.3%
Potassium cetyl phosphate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateParfum~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMenthol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Gelatin~0.1–0.45%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetyl alcohol, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Salicylic acid, Polysorbate 60, Steareth-21, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Parfum, Menthol, Disodium edta, Gelatin
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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 & ClearCream Facial Cleanser Oil-FreeYOUR PRODUCT | NeutrogenaOil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Cream Wash | OlayRegenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Cream Cleanser | UriageHyseac 3-REGUL Golbal Skincare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 93% | 84% |
| Price | $14.11 | $9.49−$4.62 | $13.00−$1.11 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 5
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