Eminence Organics Clear Skin Willow Bark Booster-Serum
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreWorks well
“Eminence Organics Clear Skin Willow Bark Booster-Serum purifies, clears and helps 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.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Walnut Leaf: provides gentle exfoliation”
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-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium salicylate + 5 moreMay help
“BioComplex: a booster of antioxidants, Coenzyme Q10, and Alpha Lipoic Acid to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve the appearance of skin”
This product contains thioctic acid, ubiquinone. These ingredients help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Thioctic acid + 7 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - lycium barbarum fruit extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Panthenol, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
“essential oil BioComplex.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: Citrus grandis peel extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCucumis sativus juice~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumber juice. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but mostly works as plain water in skincare
More about Cucumis sativus juiceSalix alba bark extract~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractRosa canina seed extract~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus grandis peel extract~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin
More about Citrus grandis peel extractSymphytum officinale leaf extract~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Symphytum officinale leaf extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEquisetum arvense leaf extract~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractBeta vulgaris extract~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.5–1.2%
- 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 GlycerinGlycerin~0.5–1.1%
- 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 GlycerinSalix alba bark extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractGlycerin~0.4–1%
- 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 GlycerinMentha piperita leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractPropanediol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPanthenol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractEquisetum arvense leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juglans regia leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Cyclodextrin~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier
More about CyclodextrinMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilLactic acid~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acidSodium salicylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylateSalicylic acid~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acidPimpinella anisum seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractMalpighia emarginata fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
More about Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractAdansonia digitata fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractCocos nucifera fruit water~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractTapioca starch~0.15–0.65%
Thioctic acid~0.15–0.65%
Ubiquinone~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cucumis sativus juice, Salix alba bark extract, Rosa canina seed extract, Citrus grandis peel extract, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Equisetum arvense leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Beta vulgaris extract, Glycerin, Glycerin, Salix alba bark extract, Glycerin, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Propanediol, Panthenol, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Equisetum arvense leaf extract, Juglans regia leaf extract, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Cyclodextrin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Lactic acid, Sodium salicylate, Salicylic acid, Pimpinella anisum seed oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Adansonia digitata fruit extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Cocos nucifera fruit water, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Tapioca starch, Thioctic acid, Ubiquinone
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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.
| Eminence OrganicsClear Skin Willow Bark Booster-SerumYOUR PRODUCT | StemologyCell Revive Complete Face and Neck Serum with SRC-7 | Beauty DropsAHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling | Juice BeautyBlemish Clearing Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 85% | 82% |
| Price | $67.00 | — | — | $32.00−$35.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 | Lactic Acid | A Type Of Green Tea Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 33 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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