Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Treatment Cream
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidStrong evidence
“Delivers spot fighting ingredient deep in to the pores, to help clear spots .”
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.
ExfoliationSalicylic acidStrong evidence
“The breakthough spot-fighting formula rapidly gets to the root cause of spots, whilst exfoliating and smoothing the 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.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acidLimited evidence
“Clearasil Rapid Action Treatment Cream has been clinically proven to fight spots and reduce redness to give you visibly clearer skin in just 3 days.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: MentholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium gluconate~6.3–9.5%
Propylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolOctyldodecanol~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolSteareth-2~2–3%
Cyclopentasiloxane~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneSteareth-21~1.5–2.2%
Salicylic 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 alcoholBehenyl alcohol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCyclohexasiloxane~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxanePolyacrylamide~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideC13-14 isoparaffin~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinXanthan gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateLaureth-7~0.15–0.6%
Menthol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Methylparaben~0.05–0.3%
Butylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Isobutylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ci 77891~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium gluconate, Propylene glycol, Octyldodecanol, Steareth-2, Cyclopentasiloxane, Steareth-21, Salicylic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Laureth-7, Menthol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Unknown, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben, Ci 77891
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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 Treatment CreamYOUR PRODUCT | MG217Salicylic Acid Formula Cream | BeautycounterCountermatch Recovery Sleeping Cream | The Jojoba CompanyIntense Overnight Renewal Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 95% | 94% | 93% |
| Price | $8.00 | — | $62.00+$54.00 | $45.45+$37.45 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Betaine | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Clearasil - Ultra Rapid Action Treatment Cream" is effective for: Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.80% - 1.25%) in this product will have an exfoliating effect and help smooth the skin. We, however, do not recommend using a moisturizer with Salicylic Acid daily to avoid over-exfoliating.
Price
The product retails for 18.19A$ in Australia and for 19.59$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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