First Aid Beauty Acne Clearing Pads - 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment
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Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Kaolin + 1 moreWorks well
“Product name: Acne Clearing Pads - 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment”
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Salix nigra bark extractWorks well
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Capryloyl glycine + 3 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sarcosine.
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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 acidWater~40–60%
Polysorbate 80~8.1–12.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxide~3–4.4%
Sodium citrate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateKaolin~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinSalix nigra bark extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractButylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 glycolRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilGlycerin~1–1.45%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Capryloyl glycine~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineHexylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSymphytum officinale leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Symphytum officinale leaf extractMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilSarcosine~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about SarcosineEnantia chlorantha bark extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Enantia chlorantha bark extractEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractCinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidOleanolic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
More about Oleanolic acidIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium citrate, Kaolin, Salix nigra bark extract, Butylene glycol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Glycerin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Capryloyl glycine, Hexylene glycol, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Sarcosine, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Citric acid, Oleanolic acid
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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.
| First Aid BeautyAcne Clearing Pads - 2% Salicylic Acid Acne TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | DRMTLGYFacialRX Daily Peel Pads | Eve LomRescue Peel Pads x 60 | Fitglow BeautyPlant Active Peel Pads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 90% | 89% |
| Price | $24.00 | $5.00−$19.00 | $49.20+$25.20 | $48.00+$24.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Lactobionic Acid | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 16 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
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