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CeraVe - Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide for Blemish-Prone Skin
Price: $14.3
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture Formulation.
glycolic acid
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
lactic acid
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture Formulation.
glycolic acid
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
lactic acid
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Lemonade Smoothing Scrub
glycolic acid
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
lactic acid
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture Formulation.
saccharum officinarum extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
sucrose
3% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
sodium lactate
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
100% of users agree this product removes impurities from pores .
glycolic acid
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
85/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
glycolic acid
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
glycolic acid
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
lactic acid
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Potential irritants
glycolic acid
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
All ingredients
glycerin
4.6% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
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
glycolic acid
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glycolic acid, Sucrose, Hydrated silica, Polyglyceryl-10 dipalmitate, Propanediol, Lactic acid, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium lactate, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Citrus limon peel powder, Citrus limon fruit extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Unknown, Decane, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Santalum album extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Coconut acid, Sodium riboflavin phosphate, Dimethylhydroxy furanone, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Sodium isethionate, Sorbitan oleate, Triethyl citrate, Vanillin, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid
- Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin