Works for
CleansingPalmitic acid, Stearic acid + 7 moreCleanses gently
“Calming Green Facial Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate se, glycol distearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, stearic acid) 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.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid, Lauric acid + 3 moreWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- 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 acidGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Camellia sinensis leaf water~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis leaf waterGlycerin~3.1–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinWater~2.4–3.6%
Palmitic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidLauric acid~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidMyristic acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPotassium hydroxide~0.9–1.35%
Glyceryl stearate se~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate~0.5–1.1%
Propylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 glycolBeeswax~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxButylene glycol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 glycolGlycol distearate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearatePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilSalicylic acid~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acidEthyl hexanediol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolCinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylatePentylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetate1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf water~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Centella asiatica extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractPogostemon cablin oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.1–0.5%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilSalvia officinalis oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPolygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCynara scolymus leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
More about Cynara scolymus leaf extractLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf water, Glycerin, Water, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Glyceryl stearate se, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Propylene glycol, Beeswax, Butylene glycol, Glycol distearate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Salicylic acid, Ethyl hexanediol, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Pentylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, Centella asiatica extract, Pogostemon cablin oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Linalool
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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.
| GREENCalming Green Facial CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | sieroDustin Dun Cleansing Foam | Bring greenTea tree cleansing foam | IOPEDerma Trouble Cleanser | |
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| Match | — | 84% | 84% | 82% |
| Price | $18.00 | $38.73+$20.73 | — | $20.20+$2.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 14 | 7 of 14 | 6 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Panthenol | Peg-100 Stearate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 35 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
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