It'S SKIN Tiger Cica Red Growl Daily Spot Gel
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Centella asiatica extract + 1 moreStrong evidence
“Includes with cicapiroctone that moisturises skin; and pimpletree that soothes truobles.”
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.
MoisturizingPolyglycerin-3, Centella asiatica extract + 4 moreGood evidence
“Includes with cicapiroctone that moisturises skin; and pimpletree that soothes truobles.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": polyglycerin-3, 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).
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid, AllantoinStrong evidence
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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Propolis extract + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extractModerate evidence
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Menthol + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.2–10.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Propolis extract~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerGlyceryl polymethacrylate~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateSalicylic acid~1.3–2%
- 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 acidCentella asiatica extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractSchisandra chinensis fruit extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Schisandra chinensis fruit extractPhellodendron amurense bark extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractAllantoin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinTromethamine~0.4–0.95%
Polyglycerin-3~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Butylene glycol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 glycolCarbomer~0.2–0.75%
- 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 Carbomer1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.65%
Menthol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractEthyl hexanediol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolC12-13 pareth-9~0.1–0.4%
Bee venom~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.05–0.15%
- 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 acidPiroctone olamine~0.05–0.2%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumArtemisia vulgaris oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum album oil~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Propolis extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Salicylic acid, Centella asiatica extract, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Polyglycerin-3, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, 1,2-hexanediol, Menthol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Ethyl hexanediol, C12-13 pareth-9, Bee venom, Salicylic acid, Piroctone olamine, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Parfum, Artemisia vulgaris oil, Santalum album oil
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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.
| It'S SKINTiger Cica Red Growl Daily Spot GelYOUR PRODUCT | itsskinusaTiger Cica Red Growl Daily Spot Gel | RevolutionBody Skincare Salicylic Body Blemish Moisture Gel | Good MoleculesBHA Clarify Gel Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 95% | 89% | 87% |
| Price | $11.70 | $19.50+$7.80 | $10.72−$0.98 | $10.00−$1.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Betaine | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 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
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