Oh K! SOS Clarifying Blemish Patches

Oh K! SOS Clarifying Blemish Patches

Efficacy0/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid ~0.1–0.35%
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“SOS Clarifying Blemish Patches”
Source: Beauty Bay

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Salicylic acidUnder-dosedUsed 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)~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coptis chinensis root extractA plant extract that might have antioxidant propertiesHigh~4.8–7.1%est.
Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant propertiesHigh~3.2–4.8%est.
Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.95–1.45%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water—High~0.5–1.2%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~0.1–0.35%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~23–35%est.
Phellodendron amurense bark extractA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effectMedium~6.6–9.9%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Acrylates copolymer~23–35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Phellodendron amurense bark extract~6.6–9.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect

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Coptis chinensis root extract~4.8–7.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties

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Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~3.2–4.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Reduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationMoisturizing

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

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Sciadopitys verticillata root extract~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Kochia scoparia fruit extract~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Canavalia gladiata fruit extract~1.2–1.9%
Formula
Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Butylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
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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Water~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Salicylic acid~0.1–0.35%
Under-dosedIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialEvens 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)

More about Salicylic acid
Ingredient list view

Acrylates copolymer, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Coptis chinensis root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Sciadopitys verticillata root extract, Kochia scoparia fruit extract, Canavalia gladiata fruit extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, Butylene glycol, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Salicylic acid

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Product summary

"Oh K! - SOS Clarifying Blemish Patches" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory

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The product retails for 3.50$ in the United States, for 6.20CA$ in Canada and for 3.50£ in the United Kingdom.

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