Soap and Glory The Fab Pore Daily Micro Smoothing Moisture Lotion
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Zinc pcaStrong evidence
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: zinc pca
ExfoliationSalicylic acidStrong evidence
“Try our new, multi-tasking, quadruple-action FAB PORE daily micro-smoothing moisture lotion.”
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.
MoisturizingZinc pca, Glycerin + 6 moreGood evidence
“Boosts levels of moisture but is instantly mattifying.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, zinc pca.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, coco-caprylate/caprate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Menthyl lactate, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~5.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateButylene glycol~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinC12-20 acid peg-8 ester~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about C12-20 acid peg-8 esterCetearyl isononanoate~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoateGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateDimethicone~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePotassium cetyl phosphate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateFomes officinalis extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin
More about Fomes officinalis extractPhenoxyethanol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Xanthan gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcacia senegal gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumSalicylic acid~0.4–0.6%
- 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 acidSodium hydroxide~0.4–0.6%
Menthyl lactate~0.35–0.6%
Nylon-12~0.3–0.6%
Pyridoxine hcl~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumZinc pca~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaCitrus junos fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractPeg-8~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAmyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilButylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalAscorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateMaltodextrin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinAscorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCitric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCi 42090~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, C12-20 acid peg-8 ester, Cetearyl isononanoate, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Fomes officinalis extract, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Acacia senegal gum, Salicylic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Menthyl lactate, Nylon-12, Pyridoxine hcl, Parfum, Zinc pca, Citrus junos fruit extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Peg-8, Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract, Tocopherol, Amyl cinnamal, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Ascorbyl palmitate, Maltodextrin, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, 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.
| Soap and GloryThe Fab Pore Daily Micro Smoothing Moisture LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Kiehl'sExpertly Clear Acne Treating & Preventing Face & Body Moisturizer with Salicylic Acid | VichyNormaderm Hydrating Care | Paula's choiceHYDRALIGHT Moisture Infusing Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 96% | 91% | 91% |
| Price | — | $75.36 | $6.67 | $33.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | 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 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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