Works for
Anti-blemishAllantoinNot delivered
“Clear Face Anti-Pimple Gel”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Panthenol, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~8–11.9%
- 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 AlcoholGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20~2.5–3.7%
Propylene glycol~2–3.1%
- 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 glycolPanthenol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBisabolol~1.3–2%
- 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 BisabololAllantoin~1–1.5%
- 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 AllantoinHamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extractHydrolyzed silk~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractChloroxylenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caramel~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium carbomer~0.1–0.4%
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Propylene glycol, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract, Hydrolyzed silk, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Chloroxylenol, Caramel, Sodium citrate, Sodium carbomer, Parfum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| SebamedClear Face Anti-Pimple GelYOUR PRODUCT | Erno LaszloTimeless Skin Serum | Skin RepublicSkin Booster Hyaluronic Acid 1% and 2% Niacinamide Serum | Thrive CausemeticsLiquid Light Therapy All-in-One Face Serum™ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 64% |
| Price | $19.22 | $39.49+$20.27 | $20.01+$0.79 | $59.00+$39.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: ISANA Azelain SerumLa Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Serum
Product summary
"Sebamed - Clear Face Anti-Pimple Gel" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.60% - 2.40% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.00% - 1.50%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (panthenol 1.60% - 2.40%, glycerin 3.70% - 5.60% and allantoin 1.00% - 1.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 14.10CA$ in Canada, for 20.07A$ in Australia, for 12.00$ in the United States and at around 4.67£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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