Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“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-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“- Acne and blemishes”
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.
Anti-agingMagnesium aluminum silicateNot delivered
“De-flakes, refines, softens tiny lines.”
This product contains magnesium aluminum silicate. This ingredient could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: MethylisothiazolinoneMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glyceryl stearate~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSilica~3.8–5.6%
Hexylene glycol~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateDisodium oleamido mipa-sulfosuccinate~1.5–2.2%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~1.2–1.8%
- 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 silicateSalicylic acid~0.4–1%
- 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 acidStearamidoethyl diethylamine~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oleamide mipa~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trisodium sulfosuccinate~0.2–0.75%
Sodium sulfate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfatePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate, Silica, Hexylene glycol, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium oleamido mipa-sulfosuccinate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Salicylic acid, Stearamidoethyl diethylamine, Oleamide mipa, Trisodium sulfosuccinate, Sodium sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| CliniqueExfoliating ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choice2% BHA Gel Exfoliant | BravuraSalicylic Acid 2% Peel | REVOLUTION SKINCARECombination Skin Peeling Solution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 93% | 91% | 90% |
| Price | $25.00 | $37.00+$12.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Glycerin | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Pixi Clarity Acid PeelArtNaturals LUXE Salicylic Acid Liquid Exfoliator
Product summary
"Clinique - Exfoliating Scrub" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.50% - 1.15%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
Price
The product retails from 21.00$ up to 26.00$ in the United States, from 35.00CA$ up to 62.14CA$ in Canada, for 64.93A$ in Australia, from 21.00£ up to 31.23£ in the United Kingdom and for 30.50£ 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 8 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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