Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidStrong evidence
“This rich and oil-free overnight cream replenishes skins moisture without clogging pores, revealing a more youthful-looking and smooth complexion in the morning.”
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 6 moreGood evidence
“It's formulated with Beta-Hydroxy Acid and Vitamin E to deliver intense hydration that works while you sleep.”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Night moisturizer provides skin with intense overnight hydration Formulated with Beta-Hydroxy Acid & Vitamin E to renew skin's moisture Night cream reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles while you sleep Rich, oil-free formula won't clog poresMade in UNITED STATES Smooth evenly over your entire cleansed face and neck morning and night.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidStrong evidence
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinPpg-15 stearyl ether~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Ppg-15 stearyl etherStearyl alcohol~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSalicylic acid~0.85–1.3%
- 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 acidCetyl alcohol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholTocopheryl acetate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 extractPolyacrylamide~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideDimethicone~0.85–1.25%
- 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 DimethiconeC13-14 isoparaffin~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinSteareth-21~0.45–1.05%
Cyclopentasiloxane~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneLaureth-7~0.15–0.7%
Parfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDimethiconol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolSteareth-2~0.05–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ci 19140~0.01–0.05%
Ci 16035~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Stearyl alcohol, Salicylic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Polyacrylamide, Dimethicone, C13-14 isoparaffin, Steareth-21, Cyclopentasiloxane, Laureth-7, Parfum, Dimethiconol, Steareth-2, Disodium edta, Ci 19140, Ci 16035
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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.
| OlayClassic Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayPure Vitamin C10 Anti-Aging Concentrate Cream | Kiehl'sExpertly Clear Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin with Salicylic Acid | MG217Salicylic Acid Formula Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 93% | 92% | 91% |
| Price | $14.99 | $74.03+$59.04 | $29.25+$14.26 | $10.99−$4.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin C | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
- 1
- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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