Clearasil Daily Clear Hydra-Blast Skin Perfecting Wash Sensitive
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Clearasil Skin Perfecting Face Wash for Sensitive Skin can be used as a daily facial cleanser to clean and exfoliate you skin in to combat your spots and imperfections, leaving you with perfectly clear skin.”
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.
CleansingCetyl betaine, Stearyl alcohol + 4 moreCan be harsh
“Daily Clear Hydra-Blast Skin Perfecting Wash Sensitive”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium lauryl sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cetyl betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AlcoholMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ppg-15 stearyl ether~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Ppg-15 stearyl etherGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinStearyl alcohol~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCetyl betaine~2.7–4%
Distearyldimonium chloride~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium lauryl sulfate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateSalicylic acid~0.8–1.25%
- 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 acidCetyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%
- 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 alcoholAlcohol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholSodium hydroxide~0.5–1.15%
Steareth-21~0.5–1.15%
Hydrated silica~0.55–1.3%
Behenyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholSteareth-2~0.3–0.7%
Niacinamide~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceBht~0.1–0.45%
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractDisodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Glycerin, Stearyl alcohol, Cetyl betaine, Distearyldimonium chloride, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Salicylic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Steareth-21, Hydrated silica, Behenyl alcohol, Steareth-2, Niacinamide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Bht, Butylene glycol, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Disodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| ClearasilDaily Clear Hydra-Blast Skin Perfecting Wash SensitiveYOUR PRODUCT | SkinfixAcne+ 2% BHA Cleanser | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 82% | 80% |
| Price | — | $10.00 | $7.21 | $7.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Azelaic Acid | Squalane | Ceramide As |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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