Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Acne Proofing™ Daily Scrub
Source: From product name
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.
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)
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Acne Proofing™ Daily Scrub
Source: From product name
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.
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)
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Powered by Clear Defend TECHNOLOGY, this clinically proven cleansing face wash clears breakouts and helps defend against new ones, while helping preserve skin's essential defenses so it can become more acne resistant with regular use.
Source: Walgreens
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.
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish | |
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 91/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
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)
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
Potential irritants
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)
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
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)
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
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 17200
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