Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Mark Fading Gel with Salicylic Acid
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Phytosphingosine + 16 moreWorks well
“Balances and restores skin’s protective microbiome barrier. . Niacinamide.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: phytosphingosine, coconut alkanes.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, phytosphingosine
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Salicylic acidWorks well
“After just 3 days of using the gel. . 81% reported the product reduced the size of post-acne marks. . 80% reported the product faded post-acne marks.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide, salicylic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Salicylic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“EradiKate Acne Mark Fading Gel with Salicylic Acid”
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.
In addition, this product contains niacinamide. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: zinc pca
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-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Adenosine + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Microcitrus australis fruit extract, Microcitrus australasica fruit extract + 1 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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Salicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- 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 acidWater~13–16%
Coconut alkanes~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesPentylene glycol~3.6–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolNiacinamide~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCaprylyl methicone~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeGlycerin~1.8–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetearyl olivate~1.3–1.6%
Polysilicone-11~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateSorbitan olivate~0.7–1.05%
Carbomer~0.65–1%
- 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 CarbomerMicrocitrus australis fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Microcitrus australasica fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Microcitrus australasica fruit extractLens esculenta fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
More about Lens esculenta fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCitrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractCitrus glauca fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium lactate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePhytosphingosine~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineAdenosine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineDecyl glucoside~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucoside1,2-hexanediol~0.45–0.65%
Sodium pca~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideMaltodextrin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPolyglyceryl-3 caprate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 caprateButylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 glycolAminomethyl propanol~0.3–0.6%
Polysorbate 20~0.35–0.65%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.3–0.6%
Zinc pca~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaThymol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terpineol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolydextrose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dextrin~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 DextrinAmylopectin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus ferment~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Coconut alkanes, Pentylene glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylyl methicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl olivate, Polysilicone-11, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Sorbitan olivate, Carbomer, Microcitrus australis fruit extract, Microcitrus australasica fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Citrus glauca fruit extract, Sodium lactate, Phytosphingosine, Adenosine, Decyl glucoside, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium pca, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-3 caprate, Butylene glycol, Aminomethyl propanol, Polysorbate 20, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Zinc pca, Thymol, Terpineol, Hexylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Polydextrose, Dextrin, Amylopectin, Lactobacillus ferment, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| Kate SomervilleEradiKate Acne Mark Fading Gel with Salicylic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeGentle Retinol Salicylic Acne Serum | TulaAcne Clearing + Tone Correcting Gel | SkinCeuticalsP-TIOX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 79% | 77% |
| Price | — | $34.00 | — | $150.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Azelaic Acid | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"Kate Somerville - EradiKate Acne Mark Fading Gel with Salicylic Acid" is effective for: Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.40% - 3.00%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.50% - 0.80%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Salicylic acid (1.25% - 2.50%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Adenosine 0.45% - 0.65%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (zinc pca 0.25% - 0.50%, sodium pca 0.45% - 0.65%, sodium lactate 0.50% - 0.70%, glycerin 1.80% - 2.20% and lactobacillus ferment 0.15% - 0.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Kate Somerville" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 68.00$ in the United States.
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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.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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