Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Ultra Rapid Action 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-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“With exfoliating beads it works fast to open blocked pores for visibly clearer skin in as little as 12 hours.”
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cetyl alcohol + 2 moreWorks
“Rapid delivery of spot fighting ingredients that keeps working through the day.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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, Parfum + 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~40–60%
Ppg-15 stearyl ether~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Ppg-15 stearyl etherHydrated silica~3.7–5.6%
Glycerin~2.7–4%
- 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~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCetyl betaine~2.2–3.4%
Salicylic acid~1.1–1.7%
- 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 acidDistearyldimonium chloride~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium lauryl sulfate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateCetyl alcohol~0.95–1.45%
- 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~0.55–1.25%
- 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 AlcoholSteareth-21~0.5–1.2%
Behenyl alcohol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholSynthetic wax~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxSteareth-2~0.35–0.85%
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBht~0.15–0.65%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Lavandula stoechas extract~0.15–0.55%
Helichrysum italicum extract~0.1–0.4%
- 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~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77007~0.1–0.35%
Mica~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 77891~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77510~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Hydrated silica, Glycerin, Stearyl alcohol, Cetyl betaine, Salicylic acid, Distearyldimonium chloride, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Cetyl alcohol, Alcohol, Steareth-21, Behenyl alcohol, Synthetic wax, Steareth-2, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Bht, Disodium edta, Lavandula stoechas extract, Helichrysum italicum extract, Cistus monspeliensis extract, Ci 77007, Mica, Ci 77891, Ci 77510, 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.
| ClearasilUltra Rapid Action ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | NeutrogenaBlackhead Eliminating Facial Scrub | Clean & ClearBlackhead Scrub | St. IvesBlackhead Clearing Face Scrub Green Tea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 95% | 95% | 94% |
| Price | — | $5.35 | $3.69 | $2.49 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Chondrus Crispus | Cera Microcristallina | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Clearasil - Ultra Rapid Action Scrub" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation and Anti-blemish
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (1.10% - 1.70%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 2.70% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 17.19CA$ in Canada, for 10.15A$ in Australia, for 22.00$ in the United States and for 13.30£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 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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