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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-blemishAzelaic acid, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreStrong evidence
“It helps reduce irritation and inflammatory factors associated with acne, dermatitis, rosacea and psoriasis.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Phytosterols + 14 moreGood evidence
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, limnanthes alba seed oil.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Azelaic acid, Salix alba bark extract + 3 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (azelaic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Azelaic acid, Salicylic acidStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: azelaic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Butyrospermum parkii butter, Limnanthes alba seed oilModerate evidence
This product contains azelaic acid. This ingredient 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Salix alba bark extract~7.6–9.3%
- 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 extractButylene glycol~4.1–5%
- 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 glycolPpg-2 myristyl ether propionate~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limnanthes alba seed oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilGlycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneAzelaic acid~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Azelaic acidButyrospermum parkii butter~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterC10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters~0.7–1.05%
C13-14 isoparaffin~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinCetearyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractGlyceryl stearate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateLaureth-7~0.5–0.75%
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractLimonene~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.3–0.6%
Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesPeg-100 stearate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePersea gratissima oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPetrolatum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPhytosterols~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsPolyacrylamide~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideRosa canina fruit oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilSalicylic acid~0.1–0.25%
- 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 acidSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Zinc pyrithione~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in calming down inflammation and restoring skin barrier function. It can be helpful in managing seborrheic dermatitis
More about Zinc pyrithioneIngredient list view
Water, Salix alba bark extract, Butylene glycol, Ppg-2 myristyl ether propionate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Azelaic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, C13-14 isoparaffin, Cetearyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Glyceryl stearate, Laureth-7, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Limonene, Linalool, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Peg-100 stearate, Persea gratissima oil, Petrolatum, Phytosterols, Polyacrylamide, Rosa canina fruit oil, Salicylic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Zinc pyrithione
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| EpionceLite Lytic TxYOUR PRODUCT | Jan MariniBioclear Cream | BiodermaPigmentbio Brightening Night Face Cream | TulaOil-Free Acne Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 74% | 72% | 71% |
| Price | $60.00 | $89.42+$29.42 | $25.00−$35.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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