Works for
ExfoliationMandelic acid, Salicylic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“A mix of enzymes and natural exfoliating acids that gently help purify and improve skin texture.”
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: mandelic acid, salicylic acid.
CleansingLauryl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“The Clarity Cleanse”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium cocoamphodiacetate, lauryl glucoside, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, xanthan gum) 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-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Mandelic acid + 1 moreWorks well
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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: mandelic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Citrus aurantium amara flower water~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower waterGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinLauryl glucoside~3.8–4.7%
Mandelic acid~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidMaltodextrin~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSalicylic acid~1.3–1.6%
- 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 acidDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractNiacinamide~0.7–1%
- 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 NiacinamideJuniperus communis fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Juniperus communis fruit extractSerenoa serrulata fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractLipase~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme that breaks down and helps remove oil (sebum or other oils). It could damage the skin barrier in the same way that surfactants do
More about LipaseSubtilisin~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.4–0.6%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilZingiber officinale root oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.3–0.55%
- 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 oilCitrus limon fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineInositol~0.25–0.45%
Urea~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaFructose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseSodium lactate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateLactic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium pca~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateSodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate~0.3–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium levulinate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Glycerin, Lauryl glucoside, Mandelic acid, Maltodextrin, Salicylic acid, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Niacinamide, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Lipase, Subtilisin, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus limon fruit oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Glycine, Inositol, Urea, Fructose, Sodium lactate, Lactic acid, Sodium pca, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium levulinate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
| Seed to SkinThe Clarity CleanseYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | Community Sixty-SixDetoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser | Merci HandyFacial Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 79% | 73% | 72% |
| Price | — | — | $15.82 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 17 | 5 of 17 | 4 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Glycolic Acid | Zinc Gluconate |
| Irritancy | High | Low | 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 30 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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