Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Lauric acidWorks well
“Scrubs Pore Perfecting”
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.
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Scrubs Pore Perfecting”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, SorbitolWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sorbitol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium lauroamphoacetate~11–13%
Hydrated silica~4.5–5.5%
Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPeg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~2–2.5%
Sodium myristoyl sarcosinate~2.2–2.7%
Acrylates copolymer~1.5–1.8%
- 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
More about Acrylates copolymerSodium trideceth sulfate~1.5–1.8%
Ascorbic acid~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidSalicylic acid~0.65–1%
- 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-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateSodium laureth sulfate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycol distearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateParfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-100~0.5–0.7%
Lauric acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidCitric acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolyquaternium-10~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Cocamide mea~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Laureth-10~0.2–0.4%
Bht~0.15–0.3%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ci 17200~0.1–0.2%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Unspecified form of vitamin c~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Hydrated silica, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Sodium myristoyl sarcosinate, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium trideceth sulfate, Ascorbic acid, Salicylic acid, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycol distearate, Parfum, Peg-100, Lauric acid, Citric acid, Polyquaternium-10, Cocamide mea, Disodium edta, Laureth-10, Bht, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Ci 17200, Ci 19140, Unspecified form of vitamin c
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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.
| OlayScrubs Pore PerfectingYOUR PRODUCT | St. IvesBlackhead Clearing Face Scrub Green Tea | GarnierPure Active Intensive Blackhead Exfoliating Face Scrub | BioreCharcoal Acne Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | — | $2.49 | $5.33 | $7.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Murad Exclusive Vitamin C Triple Exfoliating Facial PeelClean & Clear Blackhead Scrub
Product summary
"Olay - Scrubs Pore Perfecting" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (1.00% - 1.20%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Salicylic acid (0.65% - 1.00%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.10% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 35.99CA$ in Canada, for 9.98$ in the United States and for 12.05£ in the United Kingdom.
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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.
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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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