Image skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Lotion
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tone3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Benefits of Image Skincare's Clear Cell Medicated Acne Lotion Heals and soothes the skin with chamomile, tea tree and lavender Fades the visible redness of current and past lesions Evens skin tone Daily hydration How to use Massage a small amount to cleansed skin morning and evening. May be used as a spot treatment.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: salicylic acid, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemish3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Clear Cell Clarifying Lotion”
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.
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“It uses an antioxidant blend to improve the skin’s hydration, reduce redness, and reduce the appearance of blemishes.”
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:
glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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-agingNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: oligopeptide-10.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Arnica montana extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Arnica montana extract~25–31%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca alternifolia extract~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~6–7.3%
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideAloe barbadensis leaf extract~3.3–4.1%
- 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 extractMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilButylene glycol~2–2.5%
- 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 glycolMentha viridis leaf oil~1.6–2%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilHamamelis virginiana leaf water~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Arnica montana flower extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractAchillea millefolium extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractAlchemilla vulgaris extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractAlcohol denat.~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~1–1.2%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl olivate~0.9–1.1%
Sorbitan olivate~0.9–1.15%
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 acidPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateCetyl alcohol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearic acid~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPolysorbate 20~0.75–1.1%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.7–1.05%
- 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 acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHexylene glycol~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCarbomer~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium polyacrylate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHydrogenated lecithin~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinXanthan gum~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.65–0.95%
Disodium edta~0.5–0.8%
Lecithin~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinMalva sylvestris flower extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance
More about Malva sylvestris flower extractMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractMentha piperita leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractPrimula veris extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Veronica officinalis extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aesculus hippocastanum extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
More about Aesculus hippocastanum extractChamomilla recutita extract~0.4–0.65%
- 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 extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractBoswellia serrata extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mel extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.3–0.55%
Oligopeptide-10~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Oligopeptide-10Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Ingredient list view
Arnica montana extract, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Water, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Butylene glycol, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Arnica montana flower extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Salicylic acid, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Carbomer, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Lecithin, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Primula veris extract, Veronica officinalis extract, Aesculus hippocastanum extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Boswellia serrata extract, Mel extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Oligopeptide-10, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| Image skincareClear Cell Clarifying LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Jan MariniBioglycolic Bioclear Cream | NipFab SkincareNipFab Salicylic Fix Moisturiser | Peter Thomas RothAcne-Clear Oil-Free Matte Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 75% | 74% | 74% |
| Price | $38.27 | $85.00+$46.73 | $17.58−$20.69 | $38.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Azelaic Acid | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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