skinChemists Pure Salicylic Biphase Serum
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Enriched with exfoliant Salicylic Acid, along with a refreshing water phase, this serum is able to penetrate the interior walls of congested pores to unclog and clear impurities.”
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.
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Enriched with exfoliant Salicylic Acid, along with a refreshing water phase, this serum is able to penetrate the interior walls of congested pores to unclog and clear impurities.”
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Paraffinum liquidumWorks well
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: paraffinum liquidum.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sodium hydroxymethylglycinateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Paraffinum liquidum~7.2–10.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPropylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- 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 glycolSalicylic acid~1.1–1.7%
- 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 acidSodium hydroxymethylglycinate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.35–0.75%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.55%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Propylene glycol, Salicylic acid, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Sodium benzoate, Disodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Ci 42090
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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.
| skinChemistsPure Salicylic Biphase SerumYOUR PRODUCT | utanExfoliating Tan Mylk 1% Salicylic Acid | RevoxJust Salicylic Acid 2% | NeutrogenaStubborn Blackheads Daily Acne Facial Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 83% | 83% |
| Price | — | — | $7.25 | $15.73 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Petrolatum | — | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 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
- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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