Paulaschoice CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution

Name: Paulaschoice - CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution
Brand: Paulaschoice

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WORKS FOR

Exfoliation
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish

KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
panthenol
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
glycerin
hyaluronic acid
methyl gluceth-20
sodium hyaluronate
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Powered by salicylic acid, this non-irritating anti-acne powerhouse gently exfoliates dead skin and offers antimicrobial benefits while green tea soothes for a calm, clear complexion."

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WIMJ summary

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

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"CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution"

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WIMJ summary

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

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

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
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
hyaluronic acid	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
salicylic acid
pentylene glycol
tetrasodium edta

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
hyaluronic acid One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation	23% - 35%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	5.7% - 8.6%
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)	1.25% - 2.5%
water Plain old water	3.3% - 5%
dipropylene glycol Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying	2.5% - 3.7%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	2.2% - 3.4%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	1.9% - 2.9%
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	1.7% - 2.5%
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	1.6% - 2.4%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	1.2% - 1.9%
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	0.6% - 1.4%
allantoin panthenol	0.5% - 1.2%
peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer	0.4% - 0.9%
methyl gluceth-20 Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it	0.3% - 0.7%
glycereth-26 Helps create a thicker product consistency	0.2% - 0.75%
bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture	0.2% - 0.75%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.1% - 0.5%
tetrasodium edta Helps to stabilize the product formulation	0.1% - 0.4%
sodium metabisulfite A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
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