Works for
Anti-blemishBenzoyl peroxide, Oleanolic acidWorks well
“This non-irritating medicated formula treats and prevents acne and reduces blemish inflammation without over-drying the skin.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Dimethicone + 4 moreWorks
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, butylene glycol.
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, isohexadecane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Benzoyl peroxide, Citrus grandis seed extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Benzoyl peroxide5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
More about Benzoyl peroxideWater~45–55%
Propanediol~7.4–9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDimethyl isosorbide~5.7–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideButylene glycol~3.7–4.6%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3–3.6%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.65–0.95%
Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerIsohexadecane~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneHydroxyacetophenone~1.2–1.5%
Polysorbate 80~1–1.3%
Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate~0.75–1.15%
Xanthan gum~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEnantia chlorantha bark extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Enantia chlorantha bark extractSodium citrate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCitric acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDiethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate~0.55–0.85%
Carbomer~0.4–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.6%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Citrus grandis seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Echinacea angustifolia extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might contain antioxidants, have antibacterial effect and help reduce inflammation, but solid evidence is lacking. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea angustifolia extractDimethicone~0.3–0.6%
- 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 DimethiconeArctium lappa root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolOleanolic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
More about Oleanolic acidPeg-40 stearate~0.15–0.3%
Silica~0.25–0.4%
Sorbitan stearate~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Benzoyl peroxide, Water, Propanediol, Dimethyl isosorbide, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 80, Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate, Xanthan gum, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Sodium citrate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Citric acid, Diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus grandis seed extract, Echinacea angustifolia extract, Dimethicone, Arctium lappa root extract, Phenoxyethanol, Oleanolic acid, Peg-40 stearate, Silica, Sorbitan stearate, Tocopherol
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| GlytoneAcne BPO Treatment GelYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueAcne Solutions All-Over Clearing Treatment Oil-Free | MD Complete by Dr. Brian ZelicksonBreakout Treatment | MaleziaAcne Treatment Gel | |
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| Match | — | 60% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $36.00 | $22.02−$13.98 | — | $18.20−$17.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Glucosamine | Panthenol | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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