Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, AllantoinWorks well
“Skin softening ingredients (Salicylic Acid) to soften dead skin and clean the clogged pores.”
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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, AllantoinWorks well
“Medical Acne Mist”
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.
MoisturizingAllantoin 0.2%Under-dosed
“The non-sticky liquid with moisturizing ingredients deliver deep into skin to maximize the effect.”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“anti-inflammatory ingredients with anti bacteria ingredients.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Alcohol22.84%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholAllantoin0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSalicylic 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 acidButylene glycol~8.7–13%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolXanthan gum~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Alcohol, Allantoin, Salicylic acid, Butylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Unknown
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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.
| RohtoMedical Acne MistYOUR PRODUCT | Peach SlicesAcne Exfoliating Toner | PEACH & LILYAcne Exfoliating Toner | Paula's choiceResist Anti-Aging Daily Pore-Refining Treatment BHA Full size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 97% | 95% |
| Price | — | $10.99 | $10.99 | $40.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Glycolic Acid | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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 5 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
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