Etude House Clear Complexion Willow Bark Spot Treatment
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Anti-blemishRosmarinus officinalis leaf extractNot delivered
“Clear Complexion Willow Bark Spot Treatment”
This product contains ingredients (rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Helps minimize dark spots from previous breakouts.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Althaea officinalis root extract + 5 moreWorks
“boscia’s Proprietary Botanical Blend that prevents free radical damage while nourishing the skin and calms skin inflammation and reduce visible redness and irritation.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.6–8.4%
- 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 glycolSalix nigra bark extract~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractGlycerin~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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPeg-75~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
More about Peg-75Simmondsia chinensis leaf extract~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an antioxidant effect and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis leaf extractEpilobium angustifolium extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and calm down irritation in skin. However, it can contain compounds that can be irritating themselves
More about Epilobium angustifolium extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSapindus mukorossi peel extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain saponins. Might have anti-bactrial and anti-oxidant effect in skin. Also can be used to help oil and water mix together
More about Sapindus mukorossi peel extractPotassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize other ingredients in the formulation
More about Potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphateLavandula angustifolia extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractPhellodendron amurense bark extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractDextrin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinXanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium carbomer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-80 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.5%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilEugenia caryophyllus flower oil~0.05–0.2%
Foeniculum vulgare oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Salix nigra bark extract, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Peg-75, Simmondsia chinensis leaf extract, Epilobium angustifolium extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sapindus mukorossi peel extract, Potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Dextrin, Xanthan gum, Potassium carbomer, Peg-80 hydrogenated castor oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil, Foeniculum vulgare oil, Unknown
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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.
| Etude HouseClear Complexion Willow Bark Spot TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | NIP+FABSalicylic Fix Day Pads | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 26% |
| Price | $18.00 | $17.43−$0.57 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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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.
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- 3Dermatology News Commentary: Jojobamdedge.com
- 4Jojoba in dermatology: A succinct reviewresearchgate.net
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