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Clean & Clear Deep Cleansing Lotion
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Clean & Clear Deep Cleansing Lotion

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Ideal for spot-prone skin, as the refreshing formula helps to minimise the appearance of enlarged pores and active breakouts, encouraging a clearer, smoother looking visage.”
Source: Mankind

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.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.45–1.05%
Cleansing
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Deep Cleansing Lotion”
Source: Mankind

This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.

Exfoliation
Side benefit · Salicylic acid
Works 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.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.45–1.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~8.9–13.3%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~2.6–3.8%est.
Menthol—High~1.9–2.9%est.
Salicylic acidUsed 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)High~0.45–1.05%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.1–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol denat.~8.9–13.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
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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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~2.6–3.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Menthol~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Methyl lactate~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Salicylic acid~0.45–1.05%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryExfoliationAntibacterialEvens skin tone

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)

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Sodium citrate~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Parfum~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ci 42090~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Menthol, Methyl lactate, Salicylic acid, Sodium citrate, Parfum, Limonene, Ci 42090

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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.

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Clean & ClearDeep Cleansing LotionYOUR PRODUCTFOAMIEFace Bar Tea Tree and Salicylic Acid for Acne Prone SkinROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Bubble FoamMarcelleMicellar Water - Dry Skin
Match—93%93%93%
Price—$7.98$12.86$13.99
Shared key ingredients—2 of 22 of 22 of 2
Key difference—Polyglyceryl-4 LauratePanthenolSodium Hyaluronate
Irritancy High Medium Medium Low
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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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. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
  4. 4
    A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
  5. 5
    Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Studyonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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