Clear Essence Anti Aging Complexion Soap with Alpha Hydroxy Acid
Works for
CleansingSodium tallowate, Sodium palm kernelate + 1 moreCleanses gently
“The Complexion Soap moisturizes the entire body as it cleanses, exfoliates and tones for a beautiful younger and healthier complexion.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (sodium cocoate, sodium palm kernelate, sodium tallowate) 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.
ExfoliationLactic acidWorks well
“The Complexion Soap moisturizes the entire body as it cleanses, exfoliates and tones for a beautiful younger and healthier complexion.”
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: lactic acid.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The Complexion Soap with Alpha Hydroxy Acid cleans and treats blemishes, formulated for mature normal, oily, or dry skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Lactic acidMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Lactic acid~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium tallowate~9.1–13.7%
Sodium cocoate~3.7–5.5%
Sodium palm kernelate~4.3–6.4%
Water~2.7–4%
Glycerin~1.9–2.8%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTitanium dioxide~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideSodium chloride~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideLactic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidTetrasodium etidronate~0.3–0.75%
Pentasodium pentetate~0.15–0.55%
Ci 47005~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Lactic acid, Sodium tallowate, Sodium cocoate, Sodium palm kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Sodium chloride, Lactic acid, Tetrasodium etidronate, Pentasodium pentetate, Ci 47005, Ci 42090
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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.
| Clear EssenceAnti Aging Complexion Soap with Alpha Hydroxy AcidYOUR PRODUCT | cocokindKP Smoothing Body Stick | SimpleSmoothing Gel Cleanser with 5% AHA and Hyaluronic Acid | BaleaMed Ultra Sensitive Cleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $30.92 | $18.99−$11.93 | $10.71−$20.21 | $4.69−$26.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: PCA SKIN Facial WashCeraVe Gel Moussant Anti-Imperfections
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
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