NEOSTRATA Targeted Clarifying Gel
Efficacy31/100
medium
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Salicylic acid0.15% - 0.55%Tartaric acid0.1% - 0.35%Retinyl acetate0.15% - 0.6%
Cheaper Alternatives
Similar formulations, better price
Exuviance Professional Clarifying Spot Gel
98% ingredient match
$13.93
bioClarity Treat Acne Clearing Gel
86% ingredient match
$14.95
Product Summary
"NEOSTRATA - Targeted Clarifying Gel" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
This moisturizer could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (acetyl mandelic acid 0.45% - 1.00%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants).
- This moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl acetate 0.15% - 0.60%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Salicylic acid (1.30% - 2.00%) in this product will have an exfoliating effect and help smooth the skin. We, however, do not recommend using a moisturizer with Salicylic Acid daily to avoid over-exfoliating.
Price
The product retails for 30.00$ in the United States, for 95.00A$ in Australia, from 18.00£ up to 20.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 36.00CA$ in Canada.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
