Sand & Sky Oil Control Clearing Moisturiser
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide + 11 moreStrong evidence
“A daily lightweight moisturiser that eliminates oily skin, balances and calms inflammation, while delivering essential hydration.”
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:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidStrong evidence
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-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid, Niacinamide + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Tocopherol + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Salicylic acidStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide, salicylic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus australasica fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinPropylheptyl caprylate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateSorbitan stearate~2.4–3.5%
Butylene glycol~1.9–2.9%
- 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 glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.6–2.4%
- 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 triglycerideFomes officinalis extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin
More about Fomes officinalis extractGlycol palmitate~1.2–1.8%
Niacinamide~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideSalicylic acid~0.45–1.1%
- 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 acidAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–1%
- 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 juiceSodium starch octenylsuccinate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerInulin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinCetearyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 alcoholCellulose~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CellulosePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideCetearyl glucoside~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideMaltodextrin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinTocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolBixa orellana seed extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centipeda cunninghamii extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus australasica fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- 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 oilGlycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractPalmitic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidLaminaria saccharina extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Zinc sulfate~0.05–0.15%
Pyridoxine hcl~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propylheptyl caprylate, Sorbitan stearate, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Fomes officinalis extract, Glycol palmitate, Niacinamide, Salicylic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium starch octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Inulin, Cetearyl alcohol, Cellulose, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sodium hydroxide, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Cetearyl glucoside, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Bixa orellana seed extract, Centipeda cunninghamii extract, Citrus australasica fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycol, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Palmitic acid, Laminaria saccharina extract, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Potassium sorbate, Zinc sulfate, Pyridoxine hcl
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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.
| Sand & SkyOil Control Clearing MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | OodeeNova Illuminating Moisturiser | e.l.f. CosmeticsBlemish Breakthrough Blemish Calming Water Cream | Kiehl'sExpertly Clear Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin with Salicylic Acid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 90% | 85% |
| Price | $39.00 | — | — | $29.25−$9.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Acetyl Glucosamine | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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