Image skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Blemish Treatment
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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Exfoliation1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Supercharged with 2% Salicylic Acid, this lightweight gel helps to gently exfoliate and clarify the skin, while natural extracts of Marine Algae Complex and Australian Native Pepperberry soothes and minimises the appearance of redness.”
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-blemish2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Clear Cell Clarifying Blemish Treatment”
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
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, zinc pca.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Rosa damascena extract~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractAlgae~5.8–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~4.6–6.9%
Propanediol~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~2.6–4%
- 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 glycolSalicylic acid~1.5–2.3%
- 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 acidPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~1.2–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinDimethyl isosorbide~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideZinc 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 pcaSodium hydroxide~0.4–0.95%
Maris aqua~0.4–0.9%
Sea water~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilTasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.2–0.75%
Sanguisorba officinalis root extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractLaminaria digitata extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorella vulgaris extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractSaccharide isomerate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateCinnamal~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEthylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Algae, Unknown, Water, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Salicylic acid, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Glycerin, Dimethyl isosorbide, Zinc pca, Sodium hydroxide, Maris aqua, Sea water, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Saccharide isomerate, Cinnamal, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| Image skincareClear Cell Clarifying Blemish TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | HoraceSérum Acide Salicylique 2 % + Niacinamide 3 % | REVOLUTION SKINCARE20% Niacinamide Blemish and Pore Refining Serum | TulaOil-Free Acne Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 89% | 89% |
| Price | $42.31 | — | $15.86−$26.45 | $48.00+$5.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 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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