Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Zinc pcaWorks well
“What you get: An acne treatment serum formulated with 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA) to penetrate deep into pores, clearing existing acne while preventing new breakouts, plus 1% Hyaluronic Acid to maintain skin hydration during treatment.”
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 acidWorks well
“What it is: An exfoliator that works beneath the surface of the skin to help unclog pores, target blackheads and reduce excess oil.”
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.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acidNot delivered
“Supercharged by salicylic acid (the ultimate exfoliating hero), this tone-evening serum works to unglue dulling dead cells from the skin's surface, while sweeping away debris and build up.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Hyaluronic acid1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidWater~40–60%
Propanediol~8.5–12.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBetaine~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSalicylic 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 acidSodium hyaluronate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateZinc pca~2.7–4%
- 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 pcaPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethylcellulose~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseMaltodextrin~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSodium hydroxide~0.4–1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateIngredient list view
Hyaluronic acid, Water, Propanediol, Betaine, Salicylic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Zinc pca, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide gum-1, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
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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.
| The INKEY List CABeta Hydroxy AcidYOUR PRODUCT | PSA SkinLiquid Clarity BHA and Bakuchiol Blemish Recovery Booster | psaLIQUID CLARITY BHA & Bakuchiol Blemish Recovery Booster | SephoraClear Skin Days Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 91% | 87% |
| Price | $14.00 | $37.48+$23.48 | $37.48+$23.48 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Bakuchiol | Bakuchiol | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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