Super Facialist Salicylic Acid Anti Blemish Purify and Refresh Facial Scrub
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Deeply cleanse and exfoliate the skin with Super Facialist’s Salicylic Acid Anti Blemish Purify and Refresh Facial Scrub.”
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.
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Salicylic Acid Anti Blemish Purify and Refresh Facial Scrub”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Deeply cleanse and exfoliate the skin with Super Facialist’s Salicylic Acid Anti Blemish Purify and Refresh Facial Scrub.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, coco-glucoside, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, peg-20 stearate) 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: coco-glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Equisetum arvense extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Cellulose acetate~5.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed oil~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~3.5–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCetearyl alcohol~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlycerin~2.3–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetyl alcohol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.4–1.7%
- 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 stearatePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedPeg-100 stearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateNiacinamide~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideRosa canina fruit oil~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilPhenoxyethanol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-20 stearate~0.65–0.95%
Parfum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium lactate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateMaltodextrin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSalicylic acid~0.5–0.7%
- 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 acidAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.75%
- 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 crosspolymerCoco-glucoside~0.5–0.8%
- 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-glucosideNasturtium officinale flower/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Equisetum arvense extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractUrtica dioica extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.4%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- 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%
Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.15%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cellulose acetate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Peg-100 stearate, Niacinamide, Rosa canina fruit oil, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-20 stearate, Parfum, Sodium lactate, Maltodextrin, Salicylic acid, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Coco-glucoside, Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf/stem extract, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Sodium hydroxide, Equisetum arvense extract, Urtica dioica extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| Super FacialistSalicylic Acid Anti Blemish Purify and Refresh Facial ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Kiehl'sAcne Treating & Cleansing Face Wash with Salicylic Acid | VichyNormaderm Phytosolution Volcanic Mattifying Cleansing Cream | MedicubeKojic Acid Turmeric Vita Capsule Cleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 82% | 78% |
| Price | — | $29.00 | $21.96 | $26.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 17 | 3 of 17 | 5 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Kaolin | Retinol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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