Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Formulated with a unique blend of oils, Licorice Root and Vitamin E to provide nourishing moisture while Salicylic Acid helps to improve the appearance of texture and uneven skin tone.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Formulated with a unique blend of oils, Licorice Root and Vitamin E to provide nourishing moisture while Salicylic Acid helps to improve the appearance of texture and uneven skin tone.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~7.9–11.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilEthoxydiglycol~4.6–6.9%
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 acidPunica granatum seed oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilSclerocarya birrea seed oil~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilOrbignya oleifera seed oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilTocopheryl acetate~0.45–1%
- 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 acetateEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Ethoxydiglycol, Salicylic acid, Punica granatum seed oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| KYLIE SKINClarifying Facial OilYOUR PRODUCT | PhilosophyClear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment & Moisturizer | CeraVePsoriasis Moisturizing Cream | NaturopathicaRosemary Oil-Reducing Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 75% | 73% | 71% |
| Price | $16.00 | $40.00+$24.00 | — | $68.00+$52.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Niacinamide | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 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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