Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“🧼 Deeply exfoliates with Salicylic Acid to reveal brighter, smoother skin”
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.
CleansingSodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Salicylic Egg Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (palm kernel acid, sodium palm kernelate, sodium palmate) 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
“🎯 Targets breakouts and blemishes to restore clarity back to your complexion”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium palmate~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium palmateSodium palm kernelate~8.2–12.2%
Water~4.6–6.9%
Parfum~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPalm kernel acid~2.5–3.7%
Salicylic acid~1.6–2.5%
- 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 acidMelaleuca alternifolia flower/leaf/stem oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractButyrospermum parkii butter~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPersea gratissima oil~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilMontmorillonite~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteGlycerin~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium chloride~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTetrasodium edta~0.45–1.05%
Tetrasodium etidronate~0.4–1%
Benzyl salicylate~0.35–0.75%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.75%
Citronellol~0.15–0.65%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeHydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCi 47000~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 61565~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 60725~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Sodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate, Water, Parfum, Palm kernel acid, Salicylic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia flower/leaf/stem oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Persea gratissima oil, Montmorillonite, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Tetrasodium edta, Tetrasodium etidronate, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Ci 47000, Ci 61565, Ci 60725
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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.
| ProcoalSalicylic Egg CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | SheaMoistureAfrican Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wash and Scrub | Radiant Glow BotanicalBrightening Cleansing Bar | Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 80% | 78% |
| Price | — | $6.71 | $8.60 | $7.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 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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