Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWorks well
“A blemish-fighting moisturizer that helps combat acne for a clearer complexion.”
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 6 moreWorks
“Blue Herbal Moisturizer”
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, sodium pca.
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: dimethicone, cyclohexasiloxane.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Menthol, Camphor + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid0.5%
- 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~45–55%
Glycerin~6.9–8.5%
- 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 GlycerinMontmorillonite~5.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteDimethicone~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCyclohexasiloxane~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneGlyceryl stearate se~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateStearyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholPentylene glycol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPropylene glycol~1–1.2%
- 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 glycolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Xanthan gum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.5–0.75%
- 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 CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
Sodium pca~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaButylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Dipropylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolTetrasodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Laminaria saccharina extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractMenthol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.4%
- 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 juiceBoswellia serrata extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camphor~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractPoterium officinale root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractCinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.1–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Glycerin, Montmorillonite, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl stearate se, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Stearyl alcohol, Pentylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Methylparaben, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium pca, Butylparaben, Dipropylene glycol, Tetrasodium edta, Laminaria saccharina extract, Menthol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Boswellia serrata extract, Camphor, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Poterium officinale root extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Ci 42090
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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.
| Kiehl'sBlue Herbal MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | TulaBreakout Star Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer | Peter Thomas RothAcne-Clear Oil-Free Matte Moisturizer | BiodermaHydrabio Gel-Creme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 90% | 90% |
| Price | — | $52.00 | $38.00 | $21.52 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 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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