Dermalogica Clear Start Flashfoliant Foaming Exfoliator
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Vitis vinifera juice extractWorks well
“Clear Start Flashfoliant Foaming Exfoliator”
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.
CleansingPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Perfluorononylethyl carboxydecyl peg-10 dimethiconeCleanses gently
“Clear Start Flashfoliant Foaming Exfoliator”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, perfluorononylethyl carboxydecyl peg-10 dimethicone) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Flashfoliant contains salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA), that clears and shrinks clogged pores, and tangerine peel extract, that brightens dull skin.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone 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%
Butylene glycol~9.4–11.5%
- 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 glycolPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilVitis vinifera juice extract~3.6–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Contains AHAs that exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin due to the sugar content
More about Vitis vinifera juice extractGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Thuja occidentalis leaf oil~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cupressus sempervirens oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus communis fruit oil~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum sambac flower extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ferula galbaniflua resin oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla planifolia fruit~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCitrus reticulata peel extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A likely irritant. Might have some anti-oxidant activity, but is mostly used as a fragrance in cosmetic products
More about Citrus reticulata peel extractCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.35–0.6%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilJuniperus virginiana oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.25%
Santalum album oil~0.15–0.3%
Citrus aurantifolia peel oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.2%
Perfluorononylethyl carboxydecyl peg-10 dimethicone~0.1–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Butylene glycol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Vitis vinifera juice extract, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Thuja occidentalis leaf oil, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Santalum album oil, Citrus aurantifolia peel oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Perfluorononylethyl carboxydecyl peg-10 dimethicone, Sodium hydroxide
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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 Flashfoliant Foaming ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | ProactivBlackhead Dissolving Gel | ExuviancePore Clarifying Cleanser with Salicylic Acid | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 83% | 81% |
| Price | — | $35.54 | $37.00 | $7.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide |
| 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 14 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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