Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Back Acne Spray”
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks 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: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow 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 acidBenzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
More about Benzalkonium chlorideIsopropyl alcohol~8.8–13.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholPolysorbate 20~3.5–5.3%
Water~2.8–4.2%
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Benzalkonium chloride, Isopropyl alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Water
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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.
| GlytoneBack Acne SprayYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceHydralight Healthy Skin Refreshing Toner | At1Skincare Hydrating Toning Mist | DermalogicaClarifying Back Spray | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 85% | 85% |
| Price | $29.95 | — | — | $28.00−$1.95 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Crystal Clear Blemish Defence InfusionNIP+FAB Teen Skin Fix Salicylic Acid Tonic
Product summary
"Glytone - Back Acne Spray" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation and Anti-blemish
Price
The product retails from 31.50$ up to 44.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 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
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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