PRODUCT REVIEW
Dermalogica Active Clearing AGE Bright Spot Fader
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Anti-blemish
- Anti-oxidation
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Active Clearing AGE Bright Spot Fader
niacinamide
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is 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
salicylic acid
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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)
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
AGE Bright™ Complex reduces visible skin aging and helps prevent over-drying.
niacinamide
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is 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
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
This two-in-one spot treatment reduces the appearance of active breakouts and post-breakout marks.
niacinamide
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is 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
hexylresorcinol
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
salicylic acid
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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)
Anti-oxidation
hexylresorcinol
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
salvia sclarea extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
hamamelis virginiana water
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
salicylic acid
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
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)
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
Is 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
salicylic acid
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
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)
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Potential irritants
hamamelis virginiana water
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
salicylic acid
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
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)
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
butylene glycol
5.9% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
hamamelis virginiana water
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Salicylic acid, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Caprylyl methicone, Glycereth-26, Saccharide isomerate, Hexylresorcinol, Salvia sclarea oil, Malic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Salvia sclarea extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Sclerotium gum, Sodium carrageenan, Thymol, Terpineol, Pullulan, Lecithin, Glycerin, Dimethyl isosorbide, Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Sodium citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Silica, Tocopherol, Sea salt, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Benzoic acid, Aminomethyl propanol, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol
Sources
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- Beta Hydroxy Acids
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- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics
- Assessment report on Rosmarinus officinalis L., aetheroleum and Rosmarinus officinalis L., folium
- Screening of plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevance
- Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oils
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Activity enhancement of ferulic acid with dimethyl isosorbride in cosmetic compositions
- Vitamin E in dermatology