OXY Daily Defense Cleansing Pads Acne Treatment
Works for
CleansingIsoceteth-20, TriethanolamineCleanses gently
“Daily Defense Cleansing Pads Acne Treatment”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (isoceteth-20, triethanolamine) 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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Treats & Helps Prevent Breakouts”
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.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid2%
- 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 acidAlcohol46%
- 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 AlcoholParfum~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIsoceteth-20~7.9–11.8%
Peg-8/smdi copolymer~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~2.7–4.1%
Trisodium edta~1.4–2.1%
Triethanolamine~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Alcohol, Parfum, Isoceteth-20, Peg-8/smdi copolymer, Water, Trisodium edta, Triethanolamine
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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.
| OXYDaily Defense Cleansing Pads Acne TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | VichyNormaderm Daily Deep Cleansing Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid | Dr. Bailey Skin CareFoaming AHA/BHA Acne Treatment Cleanser | DHCSalicylic Acne Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 82% | 81% |
| Price | — | $18.00 | — | $11.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Glycolic Acid | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Exuviance Pore Clarifying CleanserReplenix Acne Solutions Gly/Sal 2-2 Foaming Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 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
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