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Peter Thomas Roth Acne System
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
What's Included Acne Clearing Wash (57 ml / 2 fl oz).
triethanolamine
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
cetyl alcohol
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
glyceryl stearate
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Acne System
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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)
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.55%
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
phytosphingosine
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Max Complexion Correction Pads exfoliate and clear acne.
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.55%
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
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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)
salix alba bark extract
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Size: 0.76875 Pounds
Acne-Clear Essentials System Kit by Peter Thomas Roth for Unisex - 5 Pc 2oz Acne Clearing Wash, 0.67oz Acne-Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer, 0.25oz Acne Spot and Area Treatment, Max Complexion Correction 20 Pads, Acne-Clear Invisible Dots Blemish Treatment 12
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
ceteareth-20
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
allantoin
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
ceteareth-20
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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dimethicone
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
propanediol
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Jojoba esters, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Panthenol, Polysilicone-11, Cordyceps sinensis extract, Trametes versicolor extract, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Ceteareth-20, Isohexadecane, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butylene glycol, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Polyglycerin-3, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Sodium pca, Sodium citrate, Sorbitan isostearate, Maclura cochinchinensis leaf prenylflavonoids, T-butyl alcohol, Glycosaminoglycans, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Trisodium edta, 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol, 4-terpineol, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, Arginine, Benzoic acid, Bisabolol, Butylene glycol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Dipropylene glycol, Disodium edta, Echinacea angustifolia extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Glycolic acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Hexylene glycol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Isopropyl myristate, Laureth-7, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Menthol, Menthyl acetate, Methyl hydrogenated rosinate, Methyl rosinate, Methylpropanediol, Morus alba bark extract, Myristic acid, Octyldodecyl myristate, Panthenol, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Poly(dipropyleneglycol adipate), Polyacrylamide, Potassium benzoate, Potassium bitartrate, Potassium sorbate, Salicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium metabisulfite, Sorbic acid, Titanium dioxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Triethyl citrate, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Water, Zea mays starch, Zeolite, Zinc oxide, Alcohol denat., Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Amyl cinnamal, Arginine, Benzoic acid, Butylene glycol, Butylparaben, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Citric acid, Citronellol, Ethylparaben, Parfum, Geraniol, Glycolic acid, Hamamelis virginiana water, Isobutylparaben, Limonene, Linalool, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Propylparaben, Prunus persica fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Symphytum officinale root extract, Triethanolamine, Water, Acrylates copolymer, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Phenoxyethanol, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 80, Pvp, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium metabisulfite, Vinyl caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Volcanic ash, Water
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