Neutrogena Stubborn Blackheads Daily Acne Facial Serum

Name: Neutrogena - Stubborn Blackheads Daily Acne Facial Serum
Brand: Neutrogena

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing
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KEY INGREDIENTS

glycolic acid
salicylic acid
glycolic acid
gluconolactone
dimethicone
dimethicone crosspolymer
mandelic acid
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Stubborn Blackheads Daily Acne Facial Serum"

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WIMJ summary

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: gluconolactone, glycolic acid, mandelic acid

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
gluconolactone	MEDIUM
glycolic acid	MEDIUM

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone, glycolic acid.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH
glycolic acid	HIGH

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone, glycolic acid, mandelic acid, salicylic acid

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH
glycolic acid	HIGH
mandelic acid	HIGH

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WIMJ summary

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: gluconolactone, glycolic acid, mandelic acid, salicylic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH
glycolic acid	HIGH
mandelic acid	HIGH

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WIMJ summary

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
dimethicone	HIGH
gluconolactone	HIGH
dimethicone crosspolymer	MEDIUM

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This product contains antioxidants (gluconolactone) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	MEDIUM

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
glycolic acid
mandelic acid
salicylic acid

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
glycolic acid 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	23% - 34%
mandelic acid Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid	6.6% - 9.9%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
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)	1.25% - 2.5%
water Plain old water	4.2% - 6.3%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	3.2% - 4.7%
glycolic acid 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	2.2% - 3.4%
dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish	2.1% - 3.1%
mandelic acid Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid	1.3% - 1.9%
gluconolactone 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	1% - 1.5%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.6% - 1.4%
neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency	0.85% - 1.25%
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish	0.4% - 0.9%
polyacrylate crosspolymer-6	0.2% - 0.8%
dimethicone crosspolymer Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface	0.15% - 0.55%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.1% - 0.4%
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