Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Anti-blemish2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Those herbaceous, needle-like sprigs that go hand-in-hand with a roast lamb are famed for its ability to control excessive oil production, while providing antibacterial and antiseptic benefits to purify skin and keep acne at bay.”
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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: zinc pca
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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:
arginine, zinc pca.
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: arginine.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Mentha piperita leaf water + 13 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol denat.~8.5–10.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Mentha piperita leaf water~5–6.1%
Mentha piperita oil~3.2–3.9%
Water~2.5–3.1%
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideArginine~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineSalicylic acid~1.1–1.3%
- 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 acidPropanediol~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolZinc pca~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaCitric acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitrus limon peel oil~0.55–0.8%
Limonene~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilMenthol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilLinalool~0.25–0.5%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.25–0.45%
Salvia sclarea oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Clay~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can absorb oil. There is no research confirming other benefits for the skin
More about ClayEugenol~0.15–0.25%
Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitral~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Mentha piperita leaf water, Mentha piperita oil, Unknown, Water, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Arginine, Salicylic acid, Propanediol, Zinc pca, Citric acid, Citrus limon peel oil, Limonene, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Menthol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Linalool, Cananga odorata flower oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Clay, Unknown, Eugenol, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Benzyl benzoate, Citral
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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.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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- 6Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review hindawi.com
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