Image skincare CLEAR CELL Salicylic Gel Cleanser
Works for
CleansingAmmonium laureth sulfate, Ammonium lauryl sulfate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“CLEAR CELL Salicylic Gel Cleanser”
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, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, hexylene glycol, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, laureth-10) 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
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Formulated with 2% salicylic acid, it gently exfoliates dead skin that can clog pores.”
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-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Melia azadirachta leaf extractWorks well
“Formulated with 2% salicylic acid, it gently exfoliates dead skin that can clog pores.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Mentha viridis leaf oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinAmmonium laureth sulfate~5.4–6.6%
Butylene glycol~3–3.6%
- 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 glycolAmmonium lauryl sulfate~2.5–3.1%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineSalicylic acid~1.2–1.5%
- 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 acidHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcellulosePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxide~1–1.2%
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.7–1.05%
- 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 extractCaprylyl glycol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLaureth-10~0.5–0.8%
Ammonium sulfate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Hexylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolHamamelis virginiana water~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterAmmonium chloride~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilSodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideArnica montana flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- 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 extractEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAlcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholCinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glyoxal~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a formaldehyde-releaser and can be irritating
More about GlyoxalAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractAesculus hippocastanum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
More about Aesculus hippocastanum extractMaltodextrin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSyringa vulgaris extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Boswellia serrata extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mel extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.1–0.15%
Oligopeptide-10~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic antimicrobial peptide used in acne products. In lab tests it stops the acne bacterium C. acnes from growing at very low concentrations, but no controlled study in people shows that it clears acne. It is not a collagen-boosting or moisturizing peptide.
More about Oligopeptide-10Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ammonium laureth sulfate, Butylene glycol, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Salicylic acid, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Caprylyl glycol, Laureth-10, Ammonium sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Ammonium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Sodium chloride, Arnica montana flower extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Alcohol, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Glyoxal, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Aesculus hippocastanum extract, Maltodextrin, Syringa vulgaris extract, Boswellia serrata extract, Mel extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Oligopeptide-10
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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 Salicylic Gel CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Colleen Rothschild BeautyPurifying Cleanser | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | OleHenriksenDaily D-Clog Pore-Clearing Salicylic Acid Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 86% | 85% |
| Price | $41.00 | $100.93+$59.93 | $7.16−$33.84 | $33.77−$7.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Betaine Salicylate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
- 1
- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 5
- 6Melia azedarachmdedge.com
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