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CeraVe - Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide for Blemish-Prone Skin
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Dryness, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness Highlighted Ingredients. . Glycerin.
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
hyaluronic acid
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
niacinamide
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Alpha hydroxy acids that exfoliate skin and help it appear brighter with visibly improved texture. . Colloidal Oatmeal.
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
lactic acid
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
allantoin
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
1 g Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration .
copernicia cerifera wax
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
corallina officinalis extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
sodium hyaluronate
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Evens skin tone
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
lactic acid
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
coco-glucoside
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
glyceryl oleate
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
allantoin
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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Potential irritants
coco-glucoside
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
glyceryl oleate
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
sodium cocoyl isethionate
7.8% -
11.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
glycerin
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Hydrogenated coconut acid, Sodium isethionate, Stearyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium pca, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium chloride, Allantoin, Sodium phytate, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Maltodextrin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Tetrasodium edta, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cucumis sativus fruit water, Lactic acid, Glycerin, Glycolic acid, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Citrus nobilis fruit extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Hyaluronic acid, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Edta, Disodium edta, Colloidal oatmeal, Water, Stearic acid, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Allantoin, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Ceramide np, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Maris aqua, Sea water, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Polysilicone-11, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Mica, Panthenol, Gigartina stellata/kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Coffea arabica seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Caffeine, Cucurbita pepo seed extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Squalane, Hydrogenated polycyclopentadiene, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Linoleic acid, Phytosteryl canola glycerides, Silica, Hexylene glycol, Palmitic acid, Oleic acid, Stearic acid, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Triolein, T-butyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Diisostearyl malate, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Glyceryl diisostearate, Dimethicone, Aroma, Parfum, Glycerin, Triisostearin, Isostearyl alcohol, Avena sativa kernel flour, Hyaluronic acid, Malic acid, Allantoin, Squalane, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Water, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Edta, Citral, Limonene
Sources
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Response
- Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucoside
- Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid
- Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Emblica
- Amla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) extract promotes procollagen production and inhibits matrix metalloproteinase-1 in human skin fibroblasts
- Emblica Cascading Antioxidant: A Novel Natural Skin Care Ingredient
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Mechanism of action and clinical benefits of colloidal oatmeal for dermatologic practice
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
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- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate shows in vitro and in vivo efficacy in the prevention and treatment of acne vulgaris
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- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
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