Dr Natasha Cook DrNC CONCENTRATED CLARIFIER
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ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Lactic acidWorks well
“Designed to produce new skin cells, exfoliate, decongest and even out skin tone.”
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.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acid, Lactic acidNot delivered
“Designed to produce new skin cells, exfoliate, decongest and even out 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-agingLactic acid ~0.85–1.25%Under-dosed
“The secret to forever young skin!”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acidWorks well
“Designed to produce new skin cells, exfoliate, decongest and even out skin tone.”
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~9.1–13.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractSaccharum officinarum extract~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractAcer saccharum extract~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilEthoxydiglycol~1.2–1.8%
Salicylic acid5%
- 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 acidLactic acid~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidHectorite~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.1–0.4%
Chloroacetamide~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Unknown, Ethoxydiglycol, Salicylic acid, Lactic acid, Hectorite, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Chloroacetamide, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| Dr Natasha Cook DrNCCONCENTRATED CLARIFIERYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCAREMulti Acid AHA and BHA Peel Serum | Renee RouleauPore + Wrinkle Perfecting Serum | NécessaireThe Body Peel - Resurfacing Serum with 12% AHA/BHA/PHA, 1% Resveratrol + Peeling Peptide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 94% | 93% | 91% |
| Price | — | — | $72.50 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Niacinamide | Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Votary Sensitive Resurfacing PeelIt Cosmetics Bye Bye Breakout Salicylic Acid Acne Serum
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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