Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Gently exfoliate and moisturise your skin with this specialist formula that has been developed with oat and willow bark extracts - ingredients which are known for their calming and soothing properties.”
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.
MoisturizingBrassica campestris seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 6 moreWorks
“Gently exfoliate and moisturise your skin with this specialist formula that has been developed with oat and willow bark extracts - ingredients which are known for their calming and soothing properties.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
avena sativa kernel flour, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, avena sativa kernel flour.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Salix alba bark extractWorks well
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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 7 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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Water~40–60%
Brassica campestris seed oil~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~2.8–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinSalicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- 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 acidAvena sativa kernel flour~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourSalix alba bark extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Salix alba bark extractCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateMicrocrystalline cellulose~1.1–1.7%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCaprylyl glycol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium gluconate~0.3–0.7%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateGlucose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseParfum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumC14-22 alcohols~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Limonene~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 LimoneneAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeEugenol~0.05–0.3%
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalAmyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Brassica campestris seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Salicylic acid, Avena sativa kernel flour, Salix alba bark extract, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Sodium gluconate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Glucose, Parfum, C14-22 alcohols, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Eugenol, Linalool, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Amyl cinnamal, Hexyl cinnamal
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Q+ASalicylic Acid Smoothing LotionYOUR PRODUCT | SaltairKP Body Smoother Exfoliating Milk | Saltair | Andalou NaturalsClarifying Body Lotion with Salicylic Acid | NeocutisBody Rejuvenating Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 93% | 92% | 90% |
| Price | $15.00 | $22.00+$7.00 | $8.79−$6.21 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Bakuchiol | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 5
- 6Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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