NEOGEN X SUR.MEDIC DERMALOGY A-CLEAR ACNE FOAM CLEANSER
Works for
CleansingLauryl hydroxysultaine, Potassium cocoyl glycinate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“DERMALOGY A-CLEAR ACNE FOAM CLEANSER”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, lauryl hydroxysultaine, potassium cocoate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Glycolic acid + 4 moreWorks well
“DERMALOGY A-CLEAR ACNE FOAM CLEANSER”
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: capryloyl salicylic acid, glycolic acid
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 2 moreWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy17 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Lauryl hydroxysultaine~6.3–9.4%
Sodium chloride~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePotassium cocoyl glycinate~2.6–3.9%
Acrylates copolymer~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl tauratePotassium cocoate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoateSalicylic acid~0.8–1.2%
- 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 benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilHexylene glycol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolDisodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Citric acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGuaiazulene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A blue-colored ingredient that is traditionally used as a colorant. It has anti-inflammatory properties. For example, it is successfully used to treat diaper rash for new borns. It can help support the skin barrier by reducing inflammation
More about GuaiazuleneGluconolactone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneCalamine~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~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 PanthenolCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.4%
- 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 extractGlycolic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Glycolic acidButylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCentella asiatica extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractMadecassoside~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideMelaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Sodium chloride, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Acrylates copolymer, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Potassium cocoate, Salicylic acid, Sodium benzoate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Hexylene glycol, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Guaiazulene, Gluconolactone, Calamine, Panthenol, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Glycolic acid, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Madecassoside, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract
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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.
| NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICDERMALOGY A-CLEAR ACNE FOAM CLEANSERYOUR PRODUCT | CeletequeAcne Cleansing Gel | ReplenixAcne Solutions Gly/Sal 2-2 Foaming Cleanser | Community Sixty-SixDetoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 69% | 69% |
| Price | — | — | — | $15.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 39 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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