Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Zinc pca + 1 moreWorks well
“Super Clear is an acne serum that clears breakouts, calms active blemishes, and prevents new ones from forming.”
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: zinc pca
MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 5 moreWorks
“Powered by 2% Salicylic Acid, Willow Bark Extract, Colloidal Oatmeal, and Squalane, it goes deep into pores to dissolve the buildup that becomes a breakout, while keeping your skin barrier calm, hydrated, and never stripped.”
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:
avena sativa kernel flour, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
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: squalane, avena sativa kernel flour.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Salix nigra bark extractWorks well
“Gently exfoliates while calming redness and reducing oiliness.”
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-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica leaf extract, Zinc pcaMay help
This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 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~40–60%
Glycerin~6–9%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneOctyldodecyl stearoyl stearate~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSodium polyacrylate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateCentella asiatica leaf extract~1.2–1.8%
- 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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractAvena sativa kernel flour~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourSalvia officinalis leaf extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractZinc pca~0.55–1.3%
- 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 pcaDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateMelia azadirachta seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function due to the high linoleic acid content
More about Melia azadirachta seed oilSpiraea ulmaria flower extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating
More about Spiraea ulmaria flower extractSalix nigra bark extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCoco-glucoside~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.35%
- 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 acetatePotassium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Avena sativa kernel flour, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Zinc pca, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Melia azadirachta seed oil, Spiraea ulmaria flower extract, Salix nigra bark extract, Xanthan gum, Coco-glucoside, Tocopheryl acetate, Potassium hydroxide, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| hellobubbleSuper ClearYOUR PRODUCT | By BEAUTY BAYBreakout Clearing Serum | The INKEY List CA360° Acne Clearing Serum | PSA SkinLiquid Clarity BHA and Bakuchiol Blemish Recovery Booster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 89% | 89% |
| Price | $17.00 | $6.66−$10.34 | $18.00+$1.00 | $37.48+$20.48 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Bakuchiol | Panthenol | Bakuchiol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: psa LIQUID CLARITY BHA & Bakuchiol Blemish Recovery BoosterHorace Sérum Acide Salicylique 2 % + Niacinamide 3 %
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 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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- 6Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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