Origins Clear Improvement Pore Clearing Moisturizer with Salicylic Acid
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“It’s made with one percent salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and unclog pores, as well as bamboo charcoal. Non-acnegenic and dermatologist tested.”
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-blemishSalicylic acid, Zinc pcaWorks well
“Clear Improvement Pore Clearing Moisturizer with Salicylic Acid”
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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: zinc pca
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Petrolatum + 16 moreWorks well
“Clear Improvement Pore Clearing Moisturizer with Salicylic Acid”
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:
algae extract, glucosamine hcl.
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: beeswax, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Glucosamine hcl, Salicylic acidMay help
This product might be able to help reduce hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains salicylic acid. The effect, if any, is likely to be small. Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glucosamine hcl.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy17 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 15 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid1%
- 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 acidSodium lauryl sulfate~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfatePropylene glycol~6.5–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolParaffinum liquidum~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPetrolatum~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumParaffin~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPolyethylene~2.2–3.3%
Formaldehyde~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyBeeswax~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxWater~0.8–1.2%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePpg-14 butyl ether~0.45–1.05%
Hamamelis virginiana water~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterDimethicone~0.45–1.05%
- 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 DimethiconeAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateSilica~0.5–1.15%
Steareth-21~0.4–0.9%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.7%
Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.2–0.7%
Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.6%
Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.15–0.6%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCitral~0.15–0.6%
Geraniol~0.15–0.6%
Eugenol~0.15–0.6%
Linalool~0.15–0.6%
Limonene~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl benzoate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateEugenia caryophyllus flower extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eugenia caryophyllus flower extractCharcoal powder~0.35–0.75%
Porphyra yezoensis extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Porphyra yezoensis extractSucrose~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about SucroseGlycine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAlgae extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractAvena sativa kernel extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractCaffeine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineGlucosamine hcl~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
More about Glucosamine hclSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLaminaria saccharina extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractGlycine soja seed~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSteareth-2~0.1–0.5%
Zinc pca~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaQuaternium-22~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholDisodium edta~0.05–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Propylene glycol, Paraffinum liquidum, Petrolatum, Paraffin, Polyethylene, Unknown, Formaldehyde, Honey, Beeswax, Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ppg-14 butyl ether, Hamamelis virginiana water, Dimethicone, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Silica, Steareth-21, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citral, Geraniol, Eugenol, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Charcoal powder, Porphyra yezoensis extract, Sucrose, Glycine, Algae extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Caffeine, Glucosamine hcl, Sodium hyaluronate, Laminaria saccharina extract, Glycine soja seed, Unknown, Butylene glycol, Steareth-2, Zinc pca, Quaternium-22, Menthol, Alcohol, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown
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| OriginsClear Improvement Pore Clearing Moisturizer with Salicylic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueiD: Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion + ACC for Fatigue | GlyDermCream Plus 12 | Elizabeth ArdenEight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Fragrance Free | |
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| Match | — | 81% | 79% | 79% |
| Price | — | — | $46.50 | $27.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 3 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Glycolic Acid | Lanolin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Origins - Clear Improvement Pore Clearing Moisturizer with Salicylic Acid" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish and Moisturizing
This moisturizer could be helpful for: Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 27 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 4
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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