Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Acne Proofing™ Daily Scrub”
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
“Clears breakouts and helps to make skin more acne resistant.”
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.
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Cleanses away dirt, oil, grime, impurities, and bacteria”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: benzalkonium chloride.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid2%
- 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 acidWater~45–55%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~6.4–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineSorbitol~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCellulose~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseSodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate~1.9–2.4%
Acrylates crosspolymer-4~1.7–2.1%
Panthenol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hydroxide~1.1–1.3%
Parfum~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMicrocrystalline wax~0.7–1%
C12-15 alkyl lactate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
More about Benzalkonium chlorideDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Talc~0.25–0.5%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ci 73360~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sorbitol, Cellulose, Sodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate, Acrylates crosspolymer-4, Panthenol, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Microcrystalline wax, C12-15 alkyl lactate, Benzalkonium chloride, Disodium edta, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Talc, Ci 19140, Ci 73360
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| NeutrogenaAcne Proofing Daily ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | OleHenriksenDaily D-Clog Pore-Clearing Salicylic Acid Cleanser | AcneFree Dermatology Inspired CareBlackhead Removing Scrub With Charcoal | Clean & ClearADVANTAGE Acne Control 3-in-1 Foaming Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 85% | 82% |
| Price | — | $33.77 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine Salicylate | Glycolic Acid | Cocamidopropyl Betaine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 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
- 5Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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