SUNDAY RILEY Breakout Breakup Purifying Salicylic Acid Cleanser for Oily And Blemish-Prone Skin
Works for
CleansingSodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate + 7 moreCleanses gently
“Breakout Breakup Purifying Salicylic Acid Cleanser for Oily And Blemish-Prone Skin”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capryloyl glycine, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.4–0.6%Under-dosed
“Breakout Breakup Purifying Salicylic Acid Cleanser for Oily And Blemish-Prone Skin”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid ~0.4–0.6%Under-dosed
“Powered by salicylic acid, it penetrates deeply inside the pores to dissolve excess oil, clear congestion, + remove buildup.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy17 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~4–4.9%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineMaltooligosyl glucoside~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Maltooligosyl glucosidePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.6–1.9%
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateCapryloyl glycine~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineCocamidopropyl dimethylamine~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can work as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating
More about Cocamidopropyl dimethylamineCoco-glucoside~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideButylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
- 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 glycolLactobacillus/pear juice ferment filtrate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractSalicylic 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 acidCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDecyl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideMalus domestica fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractLactobacillus ferment~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentPyrus communis fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractLavandula angustifolia flower water~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateMusa sapientum fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractSodium chloride~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideXylitylglucoside~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideHydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps reduce the irritating effect of surfactants
More about Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideSodium sulfate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfatePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Isopropyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholSodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Maltooligosyl glucoside, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Capryloyl glycine, Cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, Coco-glucoside, Butylene glycol, Lactobacillus/pear juice ferment filtrate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Salicylic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Decyl glucoside, Malus domestica fruit extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Sodium chloride, Xylitylglucoside, Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Sodium sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Isopropyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| SUNDAY RILEYBreakout Breakup Purifying Salicylic Acid Cleanser for Oily And Blemish-Prone SkinYOUR PRODUCT | NaturiumTHE PERFECTOR SALICYLIC ACID BODY WASH | OleHenriksenDaily D-Clog Pore-Clearing Salicylic Acid Cleanser | VERSOAcne Deep Cleanse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 83% | 81% |
| Price | — | $6.00 | $33.77 | $30.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 14 | 5 of 14 | 3 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Betaine Salicylate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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