Garnier Pure Active Sensitive Anti-Blemish Soothing Moisturiser
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-blemish4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Pure Active Sensitive Anti-Blemish Soothing Moisturiser”
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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid, zinc pca
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Pure Active Sensitive Anti-Blemish Soothing Moisturiser”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, zinc pca.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
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, salicylic acid.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product might be able to help reduce hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains salicylic acid. The effect, if any, is likely to be small. Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid, phenylethyl resorcinol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana 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%
Dimethicone~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated polyisobutene~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneAlcohol denat.~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Butylene glycol~1.7–2.6%
- 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 glycolGlyceryl stearate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSalicylic acid~0.95–1.45%
- 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 acidAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateIsopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinateOctyldodecanol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolAcrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymerBht~0.15–0.7%
Capryloyl glycine~0.2–0.8%
- 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 glycineCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerDisodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Hamamelis virginiana water~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterIsobutane~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Maltodextrin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPeg-100 stearate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePerlite~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
More about PerlitePhenylethyl resorcinol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation in skin and help neutralize free radicals
More about Phenylethyl resorcinolPoloxamer 338~0.1–0.4%
Salix alba bark extract~0.05–0.3%
- 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 extractSalix alba extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.15–0.55%
Silica silylate~0.1–0.45%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateStearyl alcohol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholT-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumZinc pca~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Salicylic acid, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Octyldodecanol, Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer, Bht, Capryloyl glycine, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Hamamelis virginiana water, Isobutane, Maltodextrin, Peg-100 stearate, Perlite, Phenylethyl resorcinol, Poloxamer 338, Salix alba bark extract, Salix alba extract, Silica, Silica silylate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium polyacrylate, Stearyl alcohol, T-butyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Zinc pca, Parfum, Unknown
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| GarnierPure Active Sensitive Anti-Blemish Soothing MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayPure Vitamin C10 Anti-Aging Concentrate Cream | Yves Saint LaurentNU Blotting Lotion Pore Minimizer & Priming Mattifier | NuhanciamAnti-Imperfection Face Cream | |
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| Match | — | 77% | 77% | 76% |
| Price | $11.85 | $74.03+$62.18 | $34.00+$22.15 | $20.00+$8.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin C | Adenosine | Glycine Soja Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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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.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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