Kate Somerville EradiKate Clarifying Acne Gel Cleanser

Kate Somerville EradiKate Clarifying Acne Gel Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Anti-blemish
Niacinamide, Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Introducing a NEW way to cleanse and clear persistent acne while restoring a healthy skin barrier.”
Source: Kate Somerville

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs 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~1.5–1.9%
Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed 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)1%
Exfoliation
Salicylic acid
Works 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.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed 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)1%
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Disodium cocoyl glutamate + 10 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“EradiKate™ Clarifying Acne Gel Cleanser”
Source: Kate Somerville

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, disodium cocoyl glutamate, peg-175 distearate, peg-32 distearate, peg-9 cocoate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-4 cocoate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sorbeth-450 tristearate) 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.

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~9.3–11.3%
Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~6.3–7.7%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.8–2.2%
Peg-9 cocoateEffect: High~0.6–0.85%
Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.55–0.85%
Polyglyceryl-4 cocoateEffect: High~0.55–0.85%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.55–0.85%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprateEffect: High~0.5–0.75%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.45–0.7%
Peg-175 distearateEffect: High~0.45–0.65%
Peg-32 distearateEffect: High~0.45–0.65%
Sorbeth-450 tristearateEffect: High~0.25–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
Medium risk
We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Salicylic acidUsed 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)High1%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~1.3–1.6%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~9.3–11.3%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~6.3–7.7%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.8–2.2%est.
Citrullus lanatus fruit extractA plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compoundMedium~0.65–1%est.
Lens esculenta fruit extractA 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 lackingMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Salicylic acid1%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishExfoliationAntibacterialEvens skin tone

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)

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~9.3–11.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~6.3–7.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Maltooligosyl glucoside~3.7–4.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps water and oil mix together and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~2.5–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products

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Propanediol~2.1–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~1.8–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Niacinamide~1.5–1.9%
Hero · Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterial

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

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Glycerin~1.2–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Lactobacillus ferment~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

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

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Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound

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Lens esculenta fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Peg-9 cocoate~0.6–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglyceryl-4 cocoate~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Propylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Polysorbate 20~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-32 distearate~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-175 distearate~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Saccharide isomerate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium lactate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Sodium pca~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Polydextrose~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Dextrin~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Amylopectin~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Maltodextrin~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Thymol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Terpineol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sorbeth-450 tristearate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium chloride~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Salicylic acid, Water, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Maltooligosyl glucoside, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Propanediol, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Niacinamide, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Glycerin, Lactobacillus ferment, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Peg-9 cocoate, Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Propylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Peg-32 distearate, Peg-175 distearate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Polydextrose, Dextrin, Amylopectin, Maltodextrin, Thymol, Terpineol, Sorbeth-450 tristearate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sodium citrate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide

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Kate Somerville EradiKate Clarifying Acne Gel Cleanser
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