Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Acne Control Daily Face Cleanser”
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.
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Acne Control Daily Face Cleanser”
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 cocamidopropyl 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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthyl lactate + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid2%
- 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 acidWater~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~10–12%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~5.3–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~4.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePropylene glycol~2.5–3%
- 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 glycolDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate~2–2.5%
Parfum~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAmmonium chloride~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-150 distearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateMenthyl lactate~0.7–1.05%
Disodium edta~0.6–0.9%
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Melaleuca alternifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A tea tree extract. Can be irritating
More about Melaleuca alternifolia flower/leaf/stem extractAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeGeraniol~0.25–0.45%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Propylene glycol, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium chloride, Peg-150 distearate, Menthyl lactate, Disodium edta, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Melaleuca alternifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Ci 17200
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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.
| St. IvesAcne Control Daily Face CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Eau PrécieuseClearskin Cleansing Gel | ClearasilUltra Rapid Action Daily Gel Wash | CLn Skin CareCLn Acne Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 89% | 88% |
| Price | — | $10.20 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Laureth-3 | Laureth-4 | Cocamide Mea |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| 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.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 4
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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