Dermalogica Active Clearing Sebum Clearing Mask
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Kaolin + 3 moreWorks well
“Active Clearing Sebum Clearing Mask”
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.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 16 moreWorks well
“Safflower Oil helps counter fine dehydration lines while Licorice and Niacinamide help even skin tone.”
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:
glycerin, sarcosine.
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: carthamus tinctorius seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneSalicylic acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 3 moreNot delivered
“Safflower Oil helps counter fine dehydration lines while Licorice and Niacinamide help even skin tone.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Anti-agingPanthenyl triacetate, Zinc gluconate + 1 moreNot delivered
“Safflower Oil helps counter fine dehydration lines while Licorice and Niacinamide help even skin tone.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - panthenyl triacetate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid, Zinc gluconateWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Menthol, Camphor + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid0.5%
- 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 acidWater~45–55%
Kaolin~7.9–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinBentonite~5.8–7.1%
Glycerin~3.3–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20~2.5–3.1%
Pentylene glycol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilCetearyl alcohol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholButylene glycol~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlyceryl stearate se~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePolysorbate 60~0.75–1.15%
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractBisabolol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSpiraea ulmaria extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
10-hydroxydecanoic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss from its surface
More about 10-hydroxydecanoic acidSebacic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,10-decanediol~0.45–0.7%
Camphor~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Farnesyl acetate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenyl triacetate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Panthenyl triacetateTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sarcosine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about SarcosineNiacinamide~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideYeast extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractAesculus hippocastanum seed extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractAmmonium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolZinc gluconate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateCaffeine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineBiotin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinHydroxyethylcellulose~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Capryloyl glycine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycine2-hexanol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tropolone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Methylpropanediol~0.15–0.3%
Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.55%
- 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 dioxideCi 77891~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc oxide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideCi 77947~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene glycol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate se, Polysorbate 60, Avena sativa kernel extract, Bisabolol, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Menthol, 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, Sebacic acid, 1,10-decanediol, Camphor, Farnesyl acetate, Panthenyl triacetate, Tocopheryl acetate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Sarcosine, Niacinamide, Yeast extract, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Zinc gluconate, Caffeine, Biotin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium edta, Capryloyl glycine, 2-hexanol, Tropolone, Caprylyl glycol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylpropanediol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Zinc oxide, Ci 77947
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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.
| DermalogicaActive Clearing Sebum Clearing MaskYOUR PRODUCT | KarunaClarifying Mask | GLAMGLOWFlashmud Mask | Dr. Jart+Dermask Micro Jet Clearing Solution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 70% | 69% |
| Price | — | — | $21.26 | $8.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 16 | 5 of 16 | 3 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | Lactic Acid | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 28 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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