PRODUCT REVIEW

Dermaquest DermaClear BHA Cleanser

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Cleansing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-blemish

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: medium
Comodogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Cetyl alcohol 2.3% - 3.4%Ammonium lauryl sulfate 5.8% - 8.6%

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Cleansing

Does not work for

Anti-blemish

Cleansing

What does the product description say?

DermaClear BHA Cleanser

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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ammonium lauryl sulfate, cetyl alcohol, hexylene glycol, stearyl alcohol) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: ammonium lauryl sulfate

ammonium lauryl sulfate 5.8% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

cetyl alcohol 2.3% - 3.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

hexylene glycol 0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Effectively removes impurities and congestion.

Source: Skinstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

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How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Cleansing
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.

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$36.00

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DermaClear BHA Cleanser

CA Retailers

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Size: 0.2 pounds

Dermaquest Dermaclear BHA Cleanser for Oily, and Acneic Skin 6 Oz

Price as of 10/21/2024 6:50 GMT. More info

UK Retailers

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Out of stock

Size: 0.2 Pounds

DermaQuest DermaClear BHA Cleanser 6 oz.(177.44 ml)

Price as of 10/27/2024 2:33 GMT. More info

Can it cause trouble?

Overall product irritation risk
Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Potential irritants

ammonium lauryl sulfate 5.8% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

No comodogenic ingredients detected

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Key ingredients	ammonium lauryl sulfate cetyl alcohol +2 more	Common: cetyl alcohol stearyl alcohol Other: threonine arginine +14 more	Common: cetyl alcohol stearyl alcohol Other: allantoin zinc gluconate +2 more	Common: stearyl alcohol cetyl alcohol Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +8 more	Common: stearyl alcohol cetyl alcohol Other: paraffinum liquidum tocopherol +5 more	Common: stearyl alcohol cetyl alcohol +1 more Other: salicylic acid hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine +32 more	Common: cetyl alcohol stearyl alcohol Other: panthenol camellia sinensis leaf extract +7 more	Common: cetyl alcohol stearyl alcohol Other: niacinamide retinyl palmitate +3 more	Common: hexylene glycol Other: avena sativa kernel extract glycerin +7 more	Common: hexylene glycol Other: paraffinum liquidum glycine soja oil +6 more	Common: hexylene glycol Other: trehalose decyl glucoside +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? ammonium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? +3 more	methyldihydrojasmonate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	sodium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +1 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +26 more	equisetum arvense extract Has skin benefit? cetrimonium chloride Has skin benefit? +7 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +10 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? sorbitol Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? cetyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? ppg-15 stearyl ether Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? stearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? c10-16 olefin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polydecene Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +13 more

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Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key actives: 4
Potential irritants 5
Comedo- & acengenic risk: 0
All Ingredients with percentages: 11
Ingredient list view

Key Actives

cetyl alcohol 2.3% - 3.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

ammonium lauryl sulfate 5.8% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

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Potential irritants

ammonium lauryl sulfate 5.8% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

sorbitol 7.6% - 11.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

ammonium lauryl sulfate 5.8% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Ingredient list view

Water, Sorbitol, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Ppg-12/smdi copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil

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