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FAB Pharma BHA Acne Spot Treatment Gel 2% Salicylic Acid First Aid Beauty

First Aid Beauty - FAB Pharma BHA Acne Spot Treatment Gel 2% Salicylic Acid
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Key promises

Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

87 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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In stock 2/9/2021
First aid beauty
Starting at $26.00
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In stock 2/8/2021
Sephora CA
Starting at CA$34.00
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In stock 2/11/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Exfoliation
  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-blemish
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-oxidation

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Packed with exfoliating and resurfacing acids and fruit enzymes, it helps fight the formation of acne marks."
From: Sephora

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycolic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
urea
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Packed with exfoliating and resurfacing acids and fruit enzymes, it helps fight the formation of acne marks."
From: Sephora

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycolic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"FAB Pharma BHA Acne Spot Treatment Gel 2% Salicylic Acid"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycolic acid
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-inflammatory

See a mistake?

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
bisabolol
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy

Anti-oxidation

See a mistake?

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
bisabolol
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
colloidal oatmeal
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
salicylic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
glycolic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 salicylic acid 2.0% 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)
2 water/aqua/eau Plain old water
3 butlyene glycol 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
4 hydroxyethylcellulose Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
5 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
6 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
7 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
8 glycolic acid 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
9 urea Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
10 aloe barbadensis leaf juice Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
11 bisabolol An 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
12 colloidal oatmeal Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
13 maltodextrin Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
14 carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract
15 potassium sorbate A preservative
16 sodium benzoate A preservative
17 camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
18 chrysanthemum parthenium (feverfew) extract Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell
19 glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
20 salix nigra (willow) bark extract
21 disodium phosphate Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
22 polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together
23 leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
24 sodium phosphate Helps stabilize the product formulation
25 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
26 . ingredients: The ingredient is not recognized
27 water/aqua/eau Plain old water
28 butlyene glycol 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
29 hydroxyethylcellulose Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
30 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
31 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
32 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
33 glycolic acid 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
34 urea Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
35 aloe barbadensis leaf juice Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
36 bisabolol An 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
37 colloidal oatmeal Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
38 maltodextrin Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
39 carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract
40 potassium sorbate A preservative
41 sodium benzoate A preservative
42 camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
43 chrysanthemum parthenium (feverfew) extract Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell
44 glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
45 salix nigra (willow) bark extract
46 disodium phosphate Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
47 polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together
48 leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
49 sodium phosphate Helps stabilize the product formulation
50 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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Scientific Sources

  • Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
  • Beta Hydroxy Acids
  • A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
  • Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid
  • Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
  • Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
  • α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
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