SkinCeuticals Blemish + AGE Cleansing Gel
Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Cleansing Gel is the perfect cleanser to exfoliate and repair mature oily / combination skin types.”
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: capryloyl salicylic acid, glycolic acid.
CleansingCoco-betaine, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Blemish + AGE Cleansing Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishGlycolic acid, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 1 moreNot delivered
“SkinCeuticals Blemish + AGE Cleansing Gel is the perfect cleanser to prevent and correct the appearance of both blemishes and the early signs of ageing.”
This product contains ingredients (capryloyl salicylic acid, glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: MentholMedium 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~45–55%
Coco-betaine~8–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineCoco-betaine~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betainePropylene glycol~3.1–3.7%
- 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 glycolPropylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- 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 glycolPeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.9–2.3%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.6–2%
Sorbitol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSorbitol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolGlycerin~0.95–1.2%
- 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 GlycerinGlycerin~0.65–1%
- 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 GlycerinGlycolic acid~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidGlycolic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidTriethanolamine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineTriethanolamine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineSodium laureth sulfate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium laureth sulfate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium chloride~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium chloride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideDisteareth-100 ipdi~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disteareth-100 ipdi~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acidSalicylic acid~0.2–0.4%
- 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 acidCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Menthol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Menthol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Steareth-100~0.1–0.2%
Steareth-100~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-betaine, Coco-betaine, Propylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Sorbitol, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Glycerin, Glycolic acid, Glycolic acid, Triethanolamine, Triethanolamine, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium chloride, Sodium chloride, Disteareth-100 ipdi, Disteareth-100 ipdi, Salicylic acid, Salicylic acid, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Menthol, Menthol, Disodium edta, Disodium edta, Steareth-100, Steareth-100
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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.
| SkinCeuticalsBlemish + AGE Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | SKINBlemish + Age Cleanser | L'Oréal ParisRevitalift Derm Intensives 3.5% Glycolic Acid Cleansing Gel | La Roche-PosayEffaclar Duo + Purifying Foaming Gel Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 99% | 99% | 80% |
| Price | — | $8.95 | $14.99 | $33.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 9 | 9 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 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
- 4
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- 6Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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