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Philosophy Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Cleanser
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
cocamidopropyl betaine
4.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
niacinamide
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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)
Exfoliation
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)
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Cleansing | |
Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
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)
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
10% -
12%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
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)
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Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
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)
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
10% -
12%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
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)
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
10% -
12%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
Show more
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Acrylates crosspolymer-4, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Jojoba esters, Disodium capryloyl glutamate, Sodium chloride, Sodium sulfate, Potassium chloride, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrogen peroxide, Propylene glycol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, O-cymen-5-ol
Sources
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonates
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Amended Safety Assessment of Sodium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a review
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium p-Chloro-m-Cresol, p-Chloro-m-Cresol, Chlorothymol, Mixed Cresols, m-Cresol, o-Cresol, p-Cresol, Isopropyl Cresols, Thymol, o-Cymen-5-ol, and Carvacrol