Clearasil Acne Medication Rapid Action Pads
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
ExfoliationSalicylic acidStrong evidence
“The pads are scientifically formulated with maximum strength acne medication and are designed to provide exfoliating action that works quickly to open blocked pores, so you get visibly clearer skin fast.”
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 acidStrong evidence
“Acne Medication Rapid Action Pads”
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, SorbitolGood evidence
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sorbitol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid2%
- 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 acidWater~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~11–16%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~5.2–7.8%
- 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 GlycerinIsoceteth-20~3–4.5%
Sorbitol~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium hydroxide~1.5–2.3%
Parfum~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLavandula stoechas extract~0.5–1.15%
Helichrysum italicum extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritating
More about Helichrysum italicum extractCistus monspeliensis extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Isoceteth-20, Sorbitol, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Lavandula stoechas extract, Helichrysum italicum extract, Cistus monspeliensis extract, Disodium edta
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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.
| ClearasilAcne Medication Rapid Action PadsYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaCELLULAR LUMINOUS630 ANTI DARK-SPOT POST-ACNE MARKS SERUM | BioreCharcoal Acne Scrub | VichyNormaderm Hydrating Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 98% | 97% | 97% |
| Price | $5.94 | — | $7.57+$1.63 | $6.67+$0.73 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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