Me Superdrug Me Salicylic Acid Supersize Cleanser
- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
- salicylic acid
- niacinamide
- gluconolactone
- ceramide np
- +6 more

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Can the product deliver on its promises?
Promise
What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for cleansing
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cholesterol, cocamidopropyl betaine, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, xanthan gum) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
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Promise
What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for anti-blemish
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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: gluconolactone
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What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for exfoliation
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: gluconolactone, salicylic acid.
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Cleansing | |
Exfoliation | |
Anti-blemish |
Potential irritants

Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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cocamidopropyl betaine | ||
sodium lauroyl sarcosinate | ||
sea salt |
Ingredients by volume
Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
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Plain old water
| 45% - 55% |
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
| 8.4% - 10.2% |
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
| 6% - 7.3% |
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Skincare resources
Scientific Sources
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- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
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- An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
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- Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) Provide Conditioning Effects to Skin Without Increasing Sensitivity to UV Light
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin