Paula's choice Clear Acne Body Spray

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WORKS FOR

Exfoliation
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish

KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
panthenol
allantoin
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
glycerin
sodium hyaluronate
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$26.00

In stock

Size: 4 fl. oz

CLEAR Acne Body Spray

Paula's Choice AUS

A$39.00

In stock

Exfoliating Body Spray

A$141.37

In stock

Size: 0.25 Pounds

Paula''s Choice CLEAR Back and Body Acne Spray, 2% Salicylic Acid Treatment for Blackheads & Blemishes, 4 Ounce

Price as of 8/3/2022 11:56 GMT. More info

Can the product deliver on its promises?

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What does the product description say?

"Clear Acne Body Spray"

From product name

WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
lauric acid	LOW
allantoin	LOW

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"This 2% BHA formula exfoliates skin, leaving a smoother, clearer appearance."

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WIMJ summary for exfoliation

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
allantoin	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"helps skin attract and retain moistureKey Benefits."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
panthenol	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Exfoliation
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
pentylene glycol
salicylic acid
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
dipropylene glycol Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying	6.9% - 10.3%
butylene glycol 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	3.8% - 5.6%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	2.5% - 3.8%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	2.2% - 3.2%
salicylic acid 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)	1.1% - 1.6%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	1.3% - 2%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	1.1% - 1.7%
dipotassium glycyrrhizate A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening	0.95% - 1.4%
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals	0.5% - 1.2%
berberis vulgaris root extract	0.5% - 1.15%
lauric acid Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes	0.45% - 1.05%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	0.15% - 0.65%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	0.3% - 0.7%
peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer	0.15% - 0.7%
methyl gluceth-20 Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it	0.1% - 0.5%
glycereth-26 Helps create a thicker product consistency	0.1% - 0.4%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.05% - 0.3%
sodium metabisulfite A preservative	0.05% - 0.2%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.01% - 0.1%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.05% - 0.2%
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Key ingredients	salicylic acid panthenol +4 more	Common: salicylic acid panthenol +3 more Other: glycolic acid lactic acid +6 more	Common: salicylic acid panthenol +1 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +1 more	Common: salicylic acid panthenol +1 more Other: lactic acid glycolic acid +8 more	Common: salicylic acid panthenol +1 more Other: lactic acid zinc pca	Common: salicylic acid panthenol +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate glycolic acid +31 more	Common: salicylic acid panthenol +2 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate lactic acid +3 more	Common: salicylic acid panthenol +3 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract hamamelis virginiana extract +1 more	Common: salicylic acid panthenol +2 more Other: lactobacillus ferment salvia hispanica seed extract	Common: salicylic acid panthenol +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +3 more	Common: salicylic acid panthenol +2 more Other: glycolic acid oenothera biennis oil +2 more
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Potential Irritants	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium metabisulfite Has skin benefit? lauric acid Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +10 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? saccharomyces cerevisiae extract Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? lactobionic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? eugenia caryophyllus flower extract Has skin benefit? jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? phyllanthus emblica fruit extract Has skin benefit? caffeine Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ppg-5-ceteth-20 Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? sambucus nigra fruit extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium bergamia fruit water Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 16035 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? amyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? tilia cordata flower extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? prunus persica fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus grandis fruit extract Has skin benefit? quercus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer Has skin benefit? ceteareth-25 Has skin benefit? behenic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed silk Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 beeswax Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-6 distearate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? iron oxides Has skin benefit? gold Has skin benefit? sodium metabisulfite Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caffeine Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? calcium chloride Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? ananas sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +58 more	citral Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? citrus sinensis fruit water Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? sodium sulfite Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +10 more	nelumbo nucifera flower extract Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? salvia hispanica seed extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? gaultheria procumbens leaf extract Has skin benefit? actinidia chinensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? arnica montana flower extract Has skin benefit? alchemilla vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? ananas sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +14 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? malva sylvestris leaf extract Has skin benefit? oenothera biennis oil Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycereth-26 Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +142 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? betula platyphylla japonica juice Has skin benefit? +29 more	camellia sinensis leaf water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more