Rohto Mentholatum Acnes Creamy Face Scrub
Works for
CleansingPalmitic acid, Stearic acid + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Thoroughly washes away the source of acne, leaving your skin smooth and silky.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glycol distearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid) 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-blemishLauric acidNot delivered
“It kills acne-causing bacteria deep in the pores, suppresses inflammation and prevents acne.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Acnes Creamy Face Scrub”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~8.2–12.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateGlycerin~4.5–6.7%
- 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 GlycerinPalmitic acid~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMyristic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidDipropylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPotassium hydroxide~1.4–2.1%
Lauric acid~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidMaltitol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MaltitolGlycol distearate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateCocos nucifera oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSilica~0.4–1%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.35%
Ci 47005~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Unknown, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Glycerin, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Dipropylene glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Unknown, Maltitol, Unknown, Glycol distearate, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Silica, Ci 42090, Ci 47005, Parfum
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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.
| Rohto MentholatumAcnes Creamy Face ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | CHIFURECleansing Foam | skintificDamask Rose Brightening Whipped Cream Cleanser | ClarinsHydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $13.20 | — | $27.73 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Niacinamide | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
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