No7 Laboratories Acne Treatment 2% Salicylic Acid
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, KaolinWorks well
“Reduce the appearance of acne & blemishes overnight with the No7 Laboratories Acne Treatment 2% Salicylic Acid.”
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.
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Steareth-21 + 3 moreCleanses gently
“With a creamy clay formula, it works to gently remove excess oil, dirt and impurities while pre-biotic technology supports the skin for a nourished, balanced and healthy-looking complexion.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, laureth-7, steareth-2, steareth-21, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Formulated to support, balance and nourish acne-prone skin, this clinically proven medicated treatment utilizes the exfoliating, pore-clearing power of salicylic acid to visibly reduce blemishes & breakouts overnight.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana water + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Alcohol denat.~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Octyldodecanol~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolKaolin~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinCetearyl alcohol~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholButylene glycol~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPolyacrylamide~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideSteareth-21~1.7–2.1%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C13-14 isoparaffin~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinHamamelis virginiana water~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterPotassium hydroxide~0.8–1.2%
Steareth-2~0.7–1.1%
Ammonium glycyrrhizate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeBetaine~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharidePhenoxyethanol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLaureth-7~0.55–0.8%
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBisabolol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAlcohol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Tetrasodium edta~0.2–0.35%
T-butyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholFructose~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseGlucose~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseCi 14700~0.1–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Alcohol denat., Octyldodecanol, Kaolin, Cetearyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Polyacrylamide, Steareth-21, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, C13-14 isoparaffin, Hamamelis virginiana water, Potassium hydroxide, Steareth-2, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Dimethicone, Betaine, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Phenoxyethanol, Laureth-7, Caprylyl glycol, Bisabolol, Xanthan gum, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium edta, T-butyl alcohol, Fructose, Glucose, Ci 14700, Ci 42090
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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.
| No7Laboratories Acne Treatment 2% Salicylic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | UriageHyseac 3-REGUL Golbal Skincare | Up&UpDeep Cream Cleanser | Peter Thomas RothIrish Moor Mud Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 81% | 81% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 3 of 12 | 2 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Potassium Cetyl Phosphate | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"No7 - Laboratories Acne Treatment 2% Salicylic Acid" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (betaine 0.60% - 0.90% and fructose 0.15% - 0.25%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "No7" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 12.49$ up to 26.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 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
- 5Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 6
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