CosMedix Clarify Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser AM/PM
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 2 moreWorks well
“Clarify Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser AM/PM”
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 acid, Lactic acidWorks well
“• Helps gently exfoliate skin without over drying”
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.
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Polysorbate 20Can be harsh
“Clarify Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser AM/PM”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people decyl glucoside.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Elettaria cardamomum seed extract, Jasminum officinale flower extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Decyl glucoside~8.4–10.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideEthoxydiglycol~4.2–5.1%
Salicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- 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 acidGlycerin~2.5–3%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolysorbate 20~1.7–2.1%
Triethyl citrate~1.3–1.6%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceLactococcus ferment lysate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateSaccharide isomerate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomeratePanthenol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractElettaria cardamomum seed extract~0.35–0.65%
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractJasminum officinale flower extract~0.35–0.65%
Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extractRose extract~0.3–0.55%
Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCucumis melo fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractCitrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower extractCupressus sempervirens leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coffea arabica leaf/seed extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractRubus idaeus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Santalum album wood extract~0.2–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLactic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium chloride~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePotassium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Ethoxydiglycol, Salicylic acid, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Triethyl citrate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Saccharide isomerate, Panthenol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Elettaria cardamomum seed extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract, Rose extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Cupressus sempervirens leaf extract, Coffea arabica leaf/seed extract, Cananga odorata flower extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Santalum album wood extract, Caprylyl glycol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Lactic acid, Sodium chloride, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| CosMedixClarify Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser AM/PMYOUR PRODUCT | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Bubble Foam | MenScienceDaily Face Wash | Medik8Clarifying Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 87% | 87% |
| Price | $40.00 | $12.86−$27.14 | $35.71−$4.29 | $14.93−$25.07 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Glycolic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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