Garnier Pure Active Anti Blemish Clarifying Tonic Sensitive Skin
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin + 6 moreWorks
“Skin feels smooth and hydrated with the appearance of pores minimised.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin.
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-blemishCapryloyl salicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreNot delivered
“Pure Active Anti Blemish Clarifying Tonic Sensitive Skin”
This product contains ingredients (capryloyl salicylic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreWorks 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: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acid, Salicylic acidMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana leaf water + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.1–10.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Peg-8~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Propylene glycol~2.5–3.8%
- 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~1.8–2.7%
- 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-20~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateBht~0.9–1.35%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDisodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Glycerin~0.15–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinHamamelis virginiana leaf water~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Maltodextrin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPeg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30~0.1–0.35%
Salicylic acid~0.05–0.1%
- 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 acidSalix alba bark extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractT-butyl alcohol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholTocopherol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Peg-8, Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Peg-20, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Bht, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Glycerin, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Maltodextrin, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium hydroxide, Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30, Salicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract, T-butyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Parfum
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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.
| GarnierPure Active Anti Blemish Clarifying Tonic Sensitive SkinYOUR PRODUCT | The SaemUrban Eco Golden Berry Toner Pack | AbibGlutathiosome Dark Spot Pad Vita Touch | ROUND LABSoybean Panthenol Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | — | — | $16.99 | $16.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Adenosine |
| 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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