Exuviance Professional Clarifying Spot Gel
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Exuviance, Professional The Clarifying Spot Gel soothes the skin and corrects the appearance of blemishes.”
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, Tartaric acidWorks well
“It is infused with a blend of Pro-Vitamin A, Salicylic Acid, and Alpha Hydroxy Acids which exfoliate the skin and help to unclog pores.”
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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Tartaric acidMay help
This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) 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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Retinyl acetateMay help
This product contains retinyl acetate. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Retinyl acetateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone 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 acidAlcohol denat.~24–36%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Propylene glycol~6.3–9.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolButylene glycol~4.4–6.6%
- 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 glycolPeg-8~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Polyacrylamide~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideWater~1.6–2.4%
C13-14 isoparaffin~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinCitric acid~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTartaric acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidAcetyl mandelic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Retinyl acetate~0.15–0.6%
Laureth-7~0.05–0.3%
Arachis hypogaea oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Alcohol denat., Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Peg-8, Polyacrylamide, Water, C13-14 isoparaffin, Citric acid, Tartaric acid, Acetyl mandelic acid, Retinyl acetate, Laureth-7, Arachis hypogaea oil
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ExuvianceProfessional Clarifying Spot GelYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choice2% BHA Gel Exfoliant | Geek GorgeousPorefectly Clear | CliniqueClarifying Do-Over Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 84% | 83% |
| Price | — | $37.00 | $8.79 | $22.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Allantoin | Lactobionic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Exuviance - Professional Clarifying Spot Gel" is effective for: Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl acetate 0.15% - 0.60%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 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
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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