Works for
ExfoliationCapryloyl salicylic acid, AllantoinWorks well
“Pore Control Resurfacing Exfoliation Pad”
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: capryloyl salicylic acid.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
“Panthenol, also known as Pro-Vitamin B5, soothes and hydrates the skin while supporting the skin barrier.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glucose.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-blemishCapryloyl salicylic acid, AllantoinNot delivered
“Galangal root extract, known for its antioxidant and antibacterial properties, helps control excess oil and reduce blemishes.”
This product contains ingredients (capryloyl salicylic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Capryloyl salicylic acidMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5–7.6%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Sodium citrate~1.2–1.9%
- 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
More about Sodium citrateHydroxyacetophenone~1–1.5%
Citric acid~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlycereth-25 pca isostearate~0.9–1.3%
Zea mays kernel extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.05%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium edta~0.3–0.7%
Allantoin~0.15–0.65%
- 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 AllantoinAlaria esculenta extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractPanthenol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolKaempferia galanga root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fructan~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glucose~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium citrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric acid, Glycereth-25 pca isostearate, Zea mays kernel extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium edta, Allantoin, Alaria esculenta extract, Panthenol, Kaempferia galanga root extract, Fructan, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Glucose
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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.
| KnoursPore Control Resurfacing Exfoliation PadYOUR PRODUCT | AbibPine Needle Pore Pad Clear Touch | BARULABGreen Tea Melting Pad Portable | COSRXPoreless Pad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 50% | 49% |
| Price | — | $18.16 | $3.00 | $18.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Arginine | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
| 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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