Works for
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Additionally, this scrub is also enriched with ingredients that help reduce the visibility of acne scars and blemishes.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“The exfoliating action gently removes the top layers of skin and promotes cell renewal, resulting in a more even and smooth skin tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide, salicylic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Ultra 5 In 1 Exfoliating Scrub”
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-agingSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~9.9–12.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~2.6–3.2%
- 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 alcoholLaureth-3~2.3–2.8%
Sodium laureth sulfate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateNiacinamide~1.4–1.8%
- 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 NiacinamidePolyethylene~1.3–1.6%
Sodium cocoamphoacetate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateSalicylic acid~0.65–0.95%
- 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 acidSodium chloride~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.6%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateDisodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%
Polyquaternium-43~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Laureth-3, Sodium laureth sulfate, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Niacinamide, Polyethylene, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Salicylic acid, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Hexyl cinnamal, Polyquaternium-43, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, 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.
| ClearasilUltra 5 In 1 Exfoliating ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | CodexialEnoliss Perfect Skin Spot Scrub Purifying Anti-Marks Correcting Care | skintificAHA BHA PHA Exfoliating Pads | Perricone MDRetinol Treatment & Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 96% | 90% | 89% |
| Price | — | $16.96 | $18.90 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Gluconolactone | Retinol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Skin Functional Retexturising HoneyCeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide for Blemish-Prone Skin
Product summary
"Clearasil - Ultra 5 In 1 Exfoliating Scrub" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.65% - 0.95%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 4.20% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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