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: capryloyl salicylic acid, glycolic acid

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
salicylic acid	HIGH
capryloyl salicylic acid	MEDIUM

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What does the product description say?

"This gentle daily peeling serum targets adult acne-prone skin and signs of aging."

La Roche Posay Canada

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid, 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
niacinamide	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"This synergy of actives works to reduce visible pores and marks left by acne, refines uneven skin texture and reduces the look of aging in the skin, such as fine lines."

La Roche Posay Canada

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid, niacinamide, salicylic acid

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: capryloyl 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
niacinamide	HIGH
capryloyl salicylic acid	MEDIUM

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What does the product description say?

"The renovated formula contains a complementary tri-acid complex of salicylic acid, LHA and glycolic acid to exfoliate the skin."

La Roche Posay Canada

WIMJ summary

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, glycolic acid, salicylic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
capryloyl salicylic acid	HIGH
glycolic acid	HIGH
salicylic acid	HIGH

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1.

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: niacinamide

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
biosaccharide gum-1	HIGH
niacinamide	HIGH
pentylene glycol	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
alcohol denat.
glycolic acid
pentylene glycol

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	7.6% - 11.4%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	3.7% - 5.6%
glycolic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid	2.8% - 4.2%
niacinamide 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	2% - 3.1%
dimethyl isosorbide Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin	1.6% - 2.4%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	1.4% - 2.1%
salicylic acid 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)	0.55% - 1.35%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.95% - 1.45%
peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Helps oil and water mix together	0.6% - 1.4%
hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid Used to regulate product's pH	0.45% - 1.1%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.4% - 0.9%
peg-30 glyceryl cocoate	0.35% - 0.85%
capryloyl salicylic acid	0.2% - 0.7%
biosaccharide gum-1 Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin	0.15% - 0.5%
maltodextrin Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil	0.1% - 0.45%
phytic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics	0.05% - 0.3%
polyquaternium-10 Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish	0.05% - 0.25%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.05% - 0.15%
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