Salcura Antiac Activ Gel Serum Max Strength To Target Spots
Works for
Anti-blemishZinc pca, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“Use Antiac Activ products in conjunction with Antiac Daily Face Wash and/ or Face Wipes for the daily regime of your oily, congested and acne-prone skin.”
This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Panthenol, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 5 moreWorks well
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:
arginine, zinc pca.
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: arginine, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Alcohol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.3–5%
- 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 juiceAlcohol~2.7–4.1%
- 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 AlcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolVitis vinifera seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPanthenol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHippophae rhamnoides kernel extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 caprylate~0.8–1.2%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.5–1.15%
Arginine~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineZinc pca~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaPotassium hydroxide~0.35–0.85%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLimonene~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.7%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAlcohol denat.~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilP-anisic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidLavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilRosmarinus officinalis oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilBisabolol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololGlyceryl laurate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilLeptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita oil~0.05–0.15%
Citral~0.01–0.1%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Beta-carotene~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Panthenol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hippophae rhamnoides kernel extract, Polyglyceryl-3 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Arginine, Zinc pca, Potassium hydroxide, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Alcohol denat., Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, P-anisic acid, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Bisabolol, Glyceryl laurate, Linalool, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Citral, Geraniol, Beta-carotene
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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.
| SalcuraAntiac Activ Gel Serum Max Strength To Target SpotsYOUR PRODUCT | INNBEAUTY PROJECTElastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides | celimaxThe Vita A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum | Medik8LIQUID PEPTIDES ADVANCED MP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | — | $52.00 | $13.38 | $94.09 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Dipeptide-2 | Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Salcura - Antiac Activ Gel Serum Max Strength To Target Spots" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.40% - 2.10% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (arginine 0.40% - 0.90%, zinc pca 0.35% - 0.85% and panthenol 1.40% - 2.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 18.49A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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