Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Azelaic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Daily use helps reduce irritation and inflammatory factors associated with acne, rosacea, dermatitis and psoriasis.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Azelaic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Epionce Lytic Tx works to reveal the luminous skin hiding underneath flakes, large pores, and blemishes.”
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-agingAtelocollagen, Limnanthes alba seed oilMay help
“This product is clinically proven to be effective in smoothing imperfections and reversing visible aging, when used in conjunction with Renewal products.”
This product contains atelocollagen. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Azelaic acid, Salix alba bark extract + 2 moreWorks well
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 toneSide benefit · Azelaic acid, Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: azelaic acid, salicylic 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Limnanthes alba seed oil, Glycerin + 14 moreWorks
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 chondroitin sulfate.
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: limnanthes alba seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 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~45–55%
Salix alba bark extract~8.2–10%
- 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~5.4–6.6%
- 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~3.5–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylamide~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideLimnanthes alba seed oil~2.1–2.6%
- 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~1.8–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinPetrolatum~1.7–2.1%
- 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 PetrolatumC13-14 isoparaffin~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinPhoenix dactylifera fruit extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.75–1.15%
- 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 AllantoinAtelocollagen~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A protein that helps to attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about AtelocollagenAzelaic acid~0.65–1%
- 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 acidLinum usitatissimum seed oil~0.6–0.85%
Bisabolol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololCaprylyl glycol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCetearyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- 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~0.5–0.7%
- 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 extractCyclohexasiloxane~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneCyclopentasiloxane~0.45–0.7%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneCymbopogon schoenanthus extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Glyceryl stearate~0.35–0.65%
- 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 stearateHexylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolLaureth-7~0.25–0.5%
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPeg-100 stearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium chondroitin sulfate~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium chondroitin sulfateSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumZinc 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
Salicylic acid, Water, Salix alba bark extract, Butylene glycol, Ppg-2 myristyl ether propionate, Polyacrylamide, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Glycerin, Petrolatum, C13-14 isoparaffin, Phoenix dactylifera fruit extract, Allantoin, Atelocollagen, Azelaic acid, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Bisabolol, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Hexylene glycol, Laureth-7, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Lecithin, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chondroitin sulfate, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Zinc pyrithione
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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.
| EpionceLytic TxYOUR PRODUCT | Art&factСыворотка для проблемной кожи лица с азелаиновой кислотой 10% и ниацинамидом 2% | Dermalogicabreakout clearing liquid peel | SKINCITY skincareIntense Treatment Pads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 76% | 72% | 70% |
| Price | $60.00 | — | $37.50−$22.50 | $2.61−$57.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 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
- 4
- 5Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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