Clinique Blackhead Solutions Self-Heating Blackhead Extractor All Skin Types
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.2–0.7%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
“Blackhead Solutions Self-Heating Blackhead Extractor All Skin Types”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Acetyl glucosamineWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
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 · Acetyl glucosamine, Dimethicone + 7 moreWorks well
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
acetyl glucosamine, caprylyl glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Acetyl glucosamine, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Magnesium sulfate~22–34%
Dimethicone~5.8–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeIsononyl isononanoate~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateIsododecane~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecanePolysilicone-11~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Phenyl trimethicone~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeHydrogenated lecithin~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinAcetyl glucosamine~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosaminePolysorbate 20~1–1.5%
Polysorbate 80~0.9–1.3%
Polyethylene~1.1–1.6%
Diatomaceous earth~0.95–1.4%
Solum diatomeae~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethylhexanoin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinSalicylic acid~0.2–0.7%
- 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 acidPumice~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceBambusa arundinacea stem extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-15/lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolStearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateWater~0.1–0.3%
Silica~0.15–0.55%
Ingredient list view
Magnesium sulfate, Dimethicone, Isononyl isononanoate, Isododecane, Polysilicone-11, Phenyl trimethicone, Hydrogenated lecithin, Acetyl glucosamine, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Polyethylene, Diatomaceous earth, Solum diatomeae, Triethylhexanoin, Salicylic acid, Pumice, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Peg-15/lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Water, Silica
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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.
| CliniqueBlackhead Solutions Self-Heating Blackhead Extractor All Skin TypesYOUR PRODUCT | Estée LauderEnlighten - Dark Spot Correcting Night Serum | Lab Series For MenOil Control Daily Moisturizer | Lab Series Skincare for MenOil Control Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 73% | 70% | 70% |
| Price | — | — | — | $41.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Lactic Acid | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Clinique - Blackhead Solutions Self-Heating Blackhead Extractor All Skin Types" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (acetyl glucosamine 1.20% - 1.90%). 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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