Selfless by Hyram Salicylic Acid and Sea Kelp Pore Clearing and Oil Control Serum
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Niacinamide helps reduce oiliness and refine pore appearance while Salicylic Acid unclogs pores.”
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 1 moreWorks well
“Succinic Acid helps slow the growth of acne-causing bacteria while Sea Kelp aids the skin barrier preventing hydration loss.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, dextrin.
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: niacinamide
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Salicylic acidWorks well
“, 5% Niacinamide Visibly reduces surface oil and improves skin tone.”
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.
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Salicylic Acid and Sea Kelp Pore Clearing and Oil Control Serum”
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-agingSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Niacinamide~5.1–7.6%
- 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 NiacinamidePropanediol~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSuccinic acid~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Macrocystis pyrifera extract~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Sodium hydroxide~1.7–2.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGlycerin~1.2–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinSalicylic acid~0.6–1.4%
- 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 acidXanthan gum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMorinda citrifolia callus culture lysate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium gluconate~0.4–0.9%
Dextrin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinPolydextrose~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Amylopectin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Succinic acid, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Salicylic acid, Xanthan gum, Morinda citrifolia callus culture lysate, Sodium gluconate, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Amylopectin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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| Selfless by HyramSalicylic Acid and Sea Kelp Pore Clearing and Oil Control SerumYOUR PRODUCT | HoraceSérum Acide Salicylique 2 % + Niacinamide 3 % | Revolution SkinClear Canvas 5% Niacinamide & 2% Salicylic Acid Clarifying Serum | REVOLUTION SKINCARESalicylic Acid & Niacinamide Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 91% | 91% |
| Price | $19.99 | — | $10.00−$9.99 | $10.00−$9.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Selfless by Hyram - Salicylic Acid and Sea Kelp Pore Clearing and Oil Control Serum" is effective for: Exfoliation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (5.10% - 7.60%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Salicylic acid (0.60% - 1.40%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 1.20% - 1.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Selfless by Hyram" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 22.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 39.00A$ in Australia, for 31.00CA$ in Canada, for 220.00HK$ in Hong Kong and for 44.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 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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