Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing All Over Toner
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Salicylic Acid is an anti-inflammatory beta hydroxy acid that deeply cleans pores and exfoliates to fight and prevent 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-blemishSalicylic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
“Eliminate breakouts with the help of Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing All Over Toner.”
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Porphyra umbilicalis extract + 1 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 9 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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Salicylic acid1%
- 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%
Hamamelis virginiana water~8.1–10%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterIsoceteth-20~4.4–5.4%
Ethoxydiglycol~3.2–3.9%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilLavandula angustifolia oil~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSodium hydroxide~1.7–2%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.1–1.4%
- 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 extractPorphyra umbilicalis extract~1–1.2%
- 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 extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.65–1%
- 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 extractCitrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon fruit oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Argania spinosa kernel extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Serenoa serrulata fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- 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 extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractCitral~0.25–0.5%
Hexylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolGeraniol~0.2–0.4%
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePolysorbate 20~0.2–0.35%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 glycolLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sodium hydroxide, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Citrus limon fruit oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Citral, Hexylene glycol, Geraniol, Limonene, Polysorbate 20, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| DermalogicaClear Start Breakout Clearing All Over TonerYOUR PRODUCT | DERMAFLASHFLASH & GLOW Resurfacing Peel Pads | First Aid BeautyIngrown Hair Pads | Paula's choiceRedness Relief 1% BHA Lotion Exfoliant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 87% | 86% |
| Price | — | — | $24.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Glycolic Acid | Cyclopentasiloxane |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 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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