Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Also works as a scrub exfoliator to offer mild physical exfoliation without irritating skin.”
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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Glo Skin Beauty Clear Skin Cleanser treats and prevents breakouts while leaving the skin thoroughly cleansed.”
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.
CleansingSodium cocoyl apple amino acids, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Glo Skin Beauty Clear Skin Cleanser treats and prevents breakouts while leaving the skin thoroughly cleansed.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, polyhydroxystearic acid, polysorbate 20, sodium cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, sodium cocoyl isethionate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate + 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~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids~8.6–10.5%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~6.6–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium cocoyl isethionate~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSynthetic wax~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxMagnesium silicate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylate-13~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl perfluorobutyl ether~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyisobutene~1.3–1.5%
Polysorbate 20~0.75–1.1%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidIsononyl isononanoate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateEthylhexyl isononanoate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
More about Ethylhexyl isononanoateSodium cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.3–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium bisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.1–0.15%
- 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 glycolIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Limonene~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Synthetic wax, Magnesium silicate, Polyacrylate-13, Methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether, Methyl perfluorobutyl ether, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Isononyl isononanoate, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Sodium cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium bisulfite, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Glo Skin BeautyClear Skin CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | AveenoClear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads Unspecified | PrequelTRAVEL GLEANSER + SA | PurifideBlackhead Control 2% SA Deep Exfoliating Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 84% | 84% |
| Price | — | — | $6.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Glycine Soja Protein | Zinc Pca | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 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
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 6
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