innisfree Clarifying Spot Serum with Bija Seed Oil
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Beta-glucan + 4 moreWorks
“Hydrating, non-stripping formula.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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).
Anti-blemishBeta-glucan, Salicylic acidNot delivered
“Clarifying Spot Serum with Bija Seed Oil”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationSalicylic acidNot delivered
“It's infused with skin-soothing bija seed oil, hydrating glycerin, and naturally-derived salicylic acid to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and help with excess sebum for troublesome areas.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.3–7.7%
- 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 glycolAlcohol denat.~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Dipropylene glycol~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer1,2-hexanediol~0.75–1.1%
Torreya nucifera seed oil~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPolyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylatePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.65–1%
Silica~0.8–1.2%
Propanediol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.35–0.6%
- 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 acidTromethamine~0.4–0.6%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateGlyceryl caprylate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateParfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumRosa centifolia flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractSorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDextrin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinTheobroma cacao extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Beta-glucan~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneT-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Torreya nucifera seed oil, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Silica, Propanediol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Salicylic acid, Tromethamine, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl caprylate, Parfum, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Sorbitan isostearate, Xanthan gum, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Beta-glucan, Disodium edta, Limonene, T-butyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool
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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.
| innisfreeClarifying Spot Serum with Bija Seed OilYOUR PRODUCT | APLBSalicylic Acid BHA Arbutin Facial Cream 55ml | Paula's choiceResist Anti-Aging Daily Pore-Refining Treatment BHA Full size | ArtNaturals LUXEGlycolic Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 90% | 89% |
| Price | $18.00 | $11.50−$6.50 | $50.80+$32.80 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassic Acid | Panthenol | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"innisfree - Clarifying Spot Serum with Bija Seed Oil" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.40% - 3.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 18.00$ in the United States and for 26.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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