Olay Regenerist Detoxifying Pore Scrub Cleanser

Olay Regenerist Detoxifying Pore Scrub Cleanser

Efficacy87/100IrritancyHigh·100% recommend (1 review)

Works for

Exfoliation
Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Regenerist Detoxifying Pore Scrub Cleanser”
Source: Walgreens

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.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.45–0.65%
Cleansing
Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate + 8 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Regenerist Detoxifying Pore Scrub Cleanser”
Source: Walgreens

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sodium lauroamphoacetateEffect: High~10–13%
Sodium myristoyl sarcosinateEffect: High~2.1–2.5%
Sodium trideceth sulfateEffect: High~1.3–1.6%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~0.5–0.75%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.45–0.7%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.45–0.65%
Laureth-10Effect: High~0.35–0.65%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.25–0.45%
Cocamide meaEffect: High~0.15–0.25%
Anti-blemish
Side benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Lauric acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Regenerist Detoxifying Pore Scrub exfoliates and deep cleans down to the pores.”
Source: Walgreens

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.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.45–0.65%
Lauric acidEffect: LowHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
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~0.45–0.65%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmeticsHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
MethylisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergenHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%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~1.3–1.6%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~0.25–0.45%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~0.5–0.75%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium lauroamphoacetate~10–13%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~3.8–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sorbitol~3–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Hydrated silica~2–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying
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Sodium myristoyl sarcosinate~2.1–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Acrylates copolymer~1.3–1.6%
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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Sodium trideceth sulfate~1.3–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Panthenol~0.8–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Carnosine~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

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Bht~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Peg-100~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Salicylic acid~0.45–0.65%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryExfoliationAntibacterialEvens 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)

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Glycol distearate~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Laureth-10~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium laureth sulfate~0.5–0.75%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Lauric acid~0.25–0.45%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Cocamide mea~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyquaternium-10~0.1–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics

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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Hydrated silica, Sodium myristoyl sarcosinate, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium trideceth sulfate, Panthenol, Carnosine, Bht, Peg-100, Salicylic acid, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Glycol distearate, Laureth-10, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lauric acid, Cocamide mea, Polyquaternium-10, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum

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