Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%”
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-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Naturium's BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% is formulated with an efficacious level of salicylic acid and bioactive fruit acids to unclog pores, even skin tone and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.”
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.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acidNot delivered
“Naturium's BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% is formulated with an efficacious level of salicylic acid and bioactive fruit acids to unclog pores, even skin tone and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.”
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.
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Naturium's BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% is formulated with an efficacious level of salicylic acid and bioactive fruit acids to unclog pores, even skin tone and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Diglycerin + 3 moreWorks
“Smooth away the look of fine lines and uneven texture”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, glycerin.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus glauca fruit extract, Microcitrus australasica fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~5.7–8.6%
- 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 glycolPropanediol~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSalicylic 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 acidSodium polyacrylate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateCitric acid~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlycerin~1.4–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinDiglycerin~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinCitrus glauca fruit extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Microcitrus australasica fruit extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Microcitrus australasica fruit extractMicrocitrus australis fruit extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.35–0.85%
Carrageenan~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium phytate~0.1–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenylpropanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolTocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Salicylic acid, Sodium polyacrylate, Citric acid, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Citrus glauca fruit extract, Microcitrus australasica fruit extract, Microcitrus australis fruit extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carrageenan, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium phytate, Caprylyl glycol, Phenylpropanol, Tocopherol
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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.
| NaturiumBHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%YOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceRESIST Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA | colibri skincare2% BHA Peeling | CliniqueClarifying Do-Over Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 94% | 94% | 93% |
| Price | $19.00 | $37.00+$18.00 | — | $21.64+$2.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Lactobionic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Murad Exclusive Vitamin C Triple Exfoliating Facial PeelThe Purest Solutions Exfoliating Facial Peeling AHA %10 + BHA %2
Product summary
"Naturium - BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (1.25% - 2.50%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 1.40% - 2.10% and diglycerin 1.10% - 1.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Naturium" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 19.00$ up to 25.00$ in the United States and from 22.00£ up to 28.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 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
- 4
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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