Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Beta-glucan + 1 moreWorks well
“Clinically proven 0.5% salicylic acid gets a boost from our signature peptide technology in this skin-refining serum that takes a multi-functional approach to pre-, post-, and active acne concerns.”
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 the brand mentions · Salicylic acidWorks well
“skin-refining serum”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate se + 9 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:
sodium hyaluronate, 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, caprylyl glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ethyl macadamiate~5.9–7.2%
Dimethicone~4.5–5.5%
- 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 DimethiconeBehenoxy dimethicone~3.2–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate se~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCocoyl argininamide~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~1.3–1.6%
- 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 acidSodium hyaluronate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlyceryl stearate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateJuniperus communis fruit oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.7–1.1%
- 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 acetateLactobacillus ferment lysate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateDecylene glycol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
More about Decylene glycolButylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 glycolPropanediol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMirabilis jalapa extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium carboxymethyl betaglucan~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateCapryloyl glycine~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineCocoglycerides~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
More about CocoglyceridesMaltodextrin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSyringa vulgaris extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-glucan~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseMyristoyl tetrapeptide-13~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristoyl pentapeptide-16~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Peg-100 stearate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethyl macadamiate, Dimethicone, Behenoxy dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate se, Unknown, Cocoyl argininamide, Salicylic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Glyceryl stearate, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Decylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Mirabilis jalapa extract, Sodium carboxymethyl betaglucan, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Capryloyl glycine, Cocoglycerides, Maltodextrin, Syringa vulgaris extract, Beta-glucan, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Myristoyl tetrapeptide-13, Myristoyl pentapeptide-16, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-100 stearate, Disodium edta
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| HydroPeptideClear RescueYOUR PRODUCT | The INKEY List CA360° Acne Clearing Serum | One Ocean BeautyRevitalising Sea Serum | Emma STreatment Niacinamide Formula | |
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| Match | — | 85% | 83% | 83% |
| Price | $87.00 | $18.00−$69.00 | $62.60−$24.40 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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