Jouer Cosmetics Anti-Blemish Matte Primer Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Anti-Blemish Matte Primer Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment”
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.
MoisturizingEthylhexyl palmitate, Cetyl alcohol + 5 moreWorks
“healthier, moisturised skin”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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).
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
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-oxidationSide benefit · Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Hamamelis virginiana waterMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCetyl alcohol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholTapioca starch~2.9–4.4%
Glycerin~2.3–3.5%
- 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 GlycerinCeteareth-20~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Glyceryl stearate se~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seSalicylic acid~0.9–1.4%
- 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 acidEthylhexylglycerin~1–1.6%
Carbomer~0.8–1.25%
- 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 CarbomerBiosaccharide gum-1~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Sodium hydroxide~0.4–0.95%
Propylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHamamelis virginiana water~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterOpuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateGinkgo biloba leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMaltodextrin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Benzoic acid~0.1–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetyl alcohol, Tapioca starch, Glycerin, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl stearate se, Salicylic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium hydroxide, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Maltodextrin, Potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| Jouer CosmeticsAnti-Blemish Matte Primer Salicylic Acid Acne TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | e.l.f. Cosmeticself Blemish Control Putty Primer Universal Sheer | PÜRColour Correcting Primer in Hydrate & Balance in PÜRple | First Aid BeautyHello FAB Pores Be Gone Mattifying Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 69% | 69% |
| Price | — | $14.71 | $32.08 | $32.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Kaolin | Retinol | Colloidal Oatmeal |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | High | High |
| 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 12 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
- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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