Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 2 moreWorks well
“Powerful acne-fighting ingredients work to remove dead skin cells and control excess oil, clear acne, and prevent future breakouts.”
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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, AllantoinWorks well
“remove dead skin cells”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Panthenol, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks well
“Deeply hydrating”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium pca.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid2%
- 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~40–60%
Ppg-26-buteth-26~7.6–11.4%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCarica papaya fruit extract~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Olea europaea leaf extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractBeta-glucan~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanAllantoin~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPanthenol~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium pca~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaMenthyl lactate~0.4–0.9%
Benzophenone-4~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Glycerin, Carica papaya fruit extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Beta-glucan, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium pca, Menthyl lactate, Benzophenone-4, Sodium hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum, Ci 42090
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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.
| DRMTLGYBHA TonerYOUR PRODUCT | SkindivisionPHA + BHA Perfecting Toner | Paula's choiceResist Anti-Aging Daily Pore-Refining Treatment BHA Full size | NIP+FABSalicylic Fix Tonic Extreme 2% XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 90% | 88% |
| Price | $25.00 | — | $40.81+$15.81 | $18.74−$6.26 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Dope Skin Co AHA/BHA Exfoliating Tonicdr wu Mandelik Daily Renewal Serum
Product summary
"DRMTLGY - BHA Toner" is effective for: Exfoliation and Anti-blemish
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium pca 0.10% - 0.50%, glycerin 0.40% - 0.90%, sodium pca 1.40% - 2.20% and glycerin 22.00% - 34.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 26.95$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 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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