NIP+FAB Salicylic Acid Day Pads

NIP+FAB Salicylic Acid Day Pads

Efficacy87/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Helping to act on breakouts by reducing the excessive production of sebum, these unique pads have been formulated with Salicylic Acid along with Egyptian and Asian Lotus Flower Extracts that work in synergy to decongest, reduce inflammation and moisturise the skin.”
Source: Face the future

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.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.9–1.35%
Cleansing
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Nip+Fab Salicylic Acid Day Pads are the ultimate facial cleansing pads to help purify and clear blemish-prone skin.”
Source: Face the future

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

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.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.9–2.9%
Exfoliation
Side benefit · Salicylic acid
Works 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: salicylic acid.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.9–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2.6–3.9%est.
Salicylic acidUsed 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)High~0.9–1.35%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–1%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract—High~0.01–0.1%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Propylene glycol~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Salicylic acid~0.9–1.35%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishExfoliationAntibacterialEvens skin tone

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)

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Propanediol~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium hydroxide~0.9–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Parfum~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Panthenol~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing
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Nymphaea coerulea flower extract~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Salicylic acid, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Disodium edta, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl salicylate, Dehydroacetic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium hyaluronate, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Nymphaea coerulea flower extract

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Match—90%89%88%
Price—$12.93$14.40$35.12
Shared key ingredients—4 of 54 of 54 of 5
Key difference—Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateRetinolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Irritancy High Medium High Medium
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Product summary

"NIP+FAB - Salicylic Acid Day Pads" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Exfoliation and Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

  • Salicylic acid (0.90% - 1.35%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
  • Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.20%, panthenol 0.30% - 0.75% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

The product retails for 12.95£ in the United Kingdom.

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