
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: gluconolactone, salicylic acid.
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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone, potassium azeloyl diglycinate, 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.
“This daily clarifying treatment is formulated to help skin stay clearer, smoother, and more balanced over time by addressing every phase of the breakout cycle.”
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.
In addition, this product contains potassium azeloyl diglycinate. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: gluconolactone
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
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, butylene glycol.
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: squalane, cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide.
This product contains antioxidants (gluconolactone) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.


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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolA derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
More about Potassium azeloyl diglycinateAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneOne 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 GlycerinA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneUsed to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateUsed 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 acidUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneUsed 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 glycolPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Cetylhydroxyproline palmitamideAn 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 BisabololHelps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMight help to reduce inflammation in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acidHelp soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractWater, Propanediol, Potassium azeloyl diglycinate, Squalane, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Sodium polyacrylate, Salicylic acid, Pentylene glycol, Hexyldecanol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Isohexadecane, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Allantoin, 4-t-butylcyclohexanol, Ethylparaben, Cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide, Bisabolol, Polysorbate 60, Methylparaben, Pvp, Propylene glycol, Sorbitan isostearate, Stearic acid, Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, Brassica campestris sterols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zingiber officinale root extract, Fullerenes
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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.
| ExperimentContinuum clarifying treatmentYOUR PRODUCT | skinmadeAzelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid serum | REVOLUTION SKINCAREOily Skin Peeling Solution | pureclinicaTriple Strength Vitamin C, E & Ferulic Acid Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 78% | 73% | 73% |
| Price | — | — | $13.40 | $29.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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