Revision Skincare Purifying Cleansing Gel oil-control cleanser for fresh, refined skin
Works for
ExfoliationLactic acid, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Contains Lactic and Salicylic Acids to exfoliate and clarify 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: lactic acid, salicylic acid.
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Purifying Cleansing Gel oil-control cleanser for fresh, refined skin”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium lauryl sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acidWorks well
“Highly concentrated face wash deeply cleans pores and removes oil and impurities.”
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.2–12.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateSodium lauryl sulfate~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateLactic acid~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidDecyl glucoside~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosidePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.2–1.8%
Glycereth-2 cocoate~0.85–1.3%
Sucrose laurate~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose laurateLinoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.15–0.7%
- 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 acidPentylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolBenzoic acid~0.1–0.35%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Lactic acid, Decyl glucoside, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Glycereth-2 cocoate, Sucrose laurate, Linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Salicylic acid, Pentylene glycol, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum
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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.
| Revision SkincarePurifying Cleansing Gel oil-control cleanser for fresh, refined skinYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | DCLActive Mattifying Cleanser | Carbon TheorySALICYLIC ACID EXFOLIATING GEL CLEANSER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 80% | 80% |
| Price | — | — | $32.00 | $9.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Lauryl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Face facts Ceramide Blemish Foaming CleanserOleHenriksen Daily D-Clog Pore-Clearing Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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