Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Cleansing
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Clear Cell Clarifying Salicylic Gel Cleanser
Source: From product name
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.
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)
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Clear Cell Clarifying Salicylic Gel Cleanser
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ammonium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium xylenesulfonate, c12-15 pareth-10, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lauryl alcohol, polysorbate 20) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: ammonium lauryl sulfate
Helps oil and water mix together
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Provides gentle exfoliation that helps to unclog pores, removing dead skin cells.
Source: Allbeauty
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.
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)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Key Actives
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)
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Potential irritants
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)
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
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
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
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)
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
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
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ammonium laureth sulfate, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Butylene glycol, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Salicylic acid, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Propylene glycol, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Ammonium xylenesulfonate, Lauryl alcohol, C12-15 pareth-10, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Ammonium sulfate, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Aesculus hippocastanum extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Sodium chloride, Maltodextrin, Syringa vulgaris extract, Boswellia serrata extract, Honey extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Citric acid, Oligopeptide-10, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene
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