
“To combat blemishes, transform skin texture, and reveal a clearer, smoother complexion.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid, niacinamide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
This product contains antioxidants (azelaic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
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.
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.
“formulated to work its magic without leaving your skin feeling parched. Instead, it nurtures and treats your skin”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.
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, panthenol
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: azelaic acid, niacinamide, salicylic acid
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: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
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.
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A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Azelaic acidOne 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 GlycerinOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractIs 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 NiacinamideDissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterUsed 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 acidA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractA plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractPlant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolWater, Hamamelis virginiana water, Azelaic acid, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Panthenol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Niacinamide, Sea water, Salicylic acid, Lactobacillus ferment, Laminaria digitata extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Morinda citrifolia extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Saccharide isomerate, Silver, Sodium phytate, Xanthan gum, Propanediol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol
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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.
| Colleen Rothschild BeautyOvernight TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | Honest BeautyIn The Clear Acne Serum | TulaAcne Clearing + Tone Correcting Gel | SkinfixAcne+ 2% BHA Spot Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 81% | 80% |
| Price | $45.00 | — | — | $30.00−$15.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Lactic Acid | Kaolin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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