Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Formulated with 2% salicylic acid, it gently exfoliates dead skin that can clog pores.
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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 Salicylic Gel Cleanser
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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
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Formulated with 2% salicylic acid, it gently exfoliates dead skin that can clog pores.
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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 |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Image skincare CLEAR CELL Salicylic Gel Cleanser | Current | $41.00 | |
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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
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)
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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 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
A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
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)
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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 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
A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Ingredient 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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