Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
“Helping to clear your clogged pores and minimise future body breakouts, the formula soothes, cools, and revives your skin with the infusion of gentle botanicals.”
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 acidWorks well
“Salicylic Acid – this beta hydroxy acid (BHA) stimulates natural exfoliation which helps to clear clogged pores and minimise the formation of breakouts.”
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Argania spinosa kernel oil + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Argania spinosa kernel oil, Porphyra umbilicalis extract + 5 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: argania spinosa kernel oil, beta-sitosterol.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana water~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterIsoceteth-20~3.3–4.9%
Ethoxydiglycol~2.5–3.8%
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 acidHexylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.8–1.2%
Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilCitrus reticulata leaf oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- 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 extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPorphyra umbilicalis extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
More about Porphyra umbilicalis extractSerenoa serrulata fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractSesamum indicum seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilButylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 glycolTocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolBeta-sitosterol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.55%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzoic acid~0.1–0.4%
Limonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Coumarin~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Salicylic acid, Hexylene glycol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Citrus reticulata leaf oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Beta-sitosterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol, Coumarin
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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.
| DermalogicaClarifying Back SprayYOUR PRODUCT | GlytoneAcne Treatment Spray - Back and Chest | DermExcelChemical Peel Spray | First Aid BeautyIngrown Hair Pads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 84% | 83% |
| Price | $28.00 | $21.00−$7.00 | $47.90+$19.90 | $24.00−$4.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Glycolic Acid | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Dermalogica - Clarifying Back Spray" is effective for: Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (1.25% - 2.50%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dermalogica" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 25.00$ in the United States and for 25.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 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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