Olay Niacinamide + Peptide 24 Face Wash, Clarifying, Sulfate-Free
Works for
CleansingSodium lauroamphoacetate, Sodium myristoyl sarcosinate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Niacinamide + Peptide 24 Face Wash, Clarifying, Sulfate-Free”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl caprylate/caprate, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium myristoyl sarcosinate) 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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks 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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Salicylic acidWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium lauroamphoacetate~11–13%
Trehalose~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseSodium myristoyl sarcosinate~4.4–5.4%
Glycerin~2.7–3.4%
- 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~2.1–2.5%
- 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 NiacinamidePalmitoyl pentapeptide-4~1.7–2%
- 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 Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Glyceryl caprylate/caprate~1.4–1.7%
Salicylic acid~0.7–1%
- 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 acidPeg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~0.75–1.15%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateDisodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Sodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Trehalose, Sodium myristoyl sarcosinate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Glyceryl caprylate/caprate, Salicylic acid, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Disodium edta, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| OlayNiacinamide + Peptide 24 Face Wash, Clarifying, Sulfate-FreeYOUR PRODUCT | Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | VERSODeep Cleanse Gel Nettoyant Moussant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 82% | 81% |
| Price | $19.99 | $7.82−$12.17 | $7.16−$12.83 | $40.00+$20.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide As | Squalane | Zinc Pca |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: CeraVe Balancing Air Foam Facial CleanserSkinfix Acne+ 2% BHA Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 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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