NUDESTIX Nudeskin Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer
Works for
4 of 4 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSh-oligopeptide-2, Sh-oligopeptide-1 + 10 moreStrong evidence
“Nudeskin Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-2
ExfoliationSalicylic acidStrong evidence
“Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Dark Spots, Redness, Acne and Blemishes Highlighted Ingredients , 2% Salicylic Acid A keratolytic beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that gently exfoliates to improve skin texture.”
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.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 1 moreStrong evidence
“What it is A light gel moisturizer with 2.5% of niacinamide and cica helps to reduce signs of hyperpigmentation and redness that typically result from blemishes.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide, salicylic acid
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic 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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Niacinamide + 1 moreStrong evidence
“Nudeskin Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Sh-oligopeptide-2 + 3 moreStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract, sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-2.
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, centella asiatica extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, LimoneneMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~5.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolIsoamyl laurate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateGlycerin~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinNiacinamide~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideSalicylic acid~1.6–1.9%
- 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 acidSqualane~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about Squalane3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~1.3–1.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.7–1.1%
1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.9%
Caprylyl glycol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium pca~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaXanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilSodium phytate~0.5–0.7%
Centella asiatica extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractAzelamidopropyl dimethyl amine~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Platycarya strobilacea extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Psoralea corylifolia fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sophora flavescens root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSaccharide isomerate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateAcetyl glutamine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinBacillus/folic acid ferment filtrate extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Actinidia chinensis fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit extractSh-oligopeptide-1~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-oligopeptide-1Sh-oligopeptide-2~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-oligopeptide-2Sh-polypeptide-7 sh-polypeptide-94 sh-polypeptide-95~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Isoamyl laurate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Salicylic acid, Squalane, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Silica, Sodium hydroxide, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium pca, Xanthan gum, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Sodium phytate, Centella asiatica extract, Azelamidopropyl dimethyl amine, Platycarya strobilacea extract, Psoralea corylifolia fruit extract, Sophora flavescens root extract, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Saccharide isomerate, Acetyl glutamine, Lecithin, Bacillus/folic acid ferment filtrate extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Sh-oligopeptide-2, Sh-polypeptide-7 sh-polypeptide-94 sh-polypeptide-95, Limonene
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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.
| NUDESTIXNudeskin Blemish Clarifying Gel MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | FacetheorySupergel+ | CeraVeBlemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide for Blemish-Prone Skin | AtwaterOil Regulator Facial Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 75% | 75% | 74% |
| Price | $24.00 | — | $16.54−$7.46 | $35.00+$11.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Glycolic Acid | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"NUDESTIX - Nudeskin Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer" is effective for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (2.30% - 2.90%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (sh-oligopeptide-2 0.10% - 0.20% and sh-oligopeptide-1 0.15% - 0.25%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Salicylic acid (1.60% - 1.90%) in this product will have an exfoliating effect and help smooth the skin. We, however, do not recommend using a moisturizer with Salicylic Acid daily to avoid over-exfoliating.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "NUDESTIX" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 33.00CA$ in Canada and for 24.00$ 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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