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Salicylic Acid Cleanser The Inkey List

The Inkey List - Salicylic Acid Cleanser
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Key promises

Anti-blemish, Cleansing, Exfoliation
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

98 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Cleansing
  • Exfoliation
  • Anti-blemish

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Salicylic Acid Cleanser"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
cocamidopropyl betaine
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Helps to gently exfoliate the skin and unclogs the pores by dislodging dead skin cells."
From: Sephora CA

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
allantoin
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Salicylic Acid Cleanser"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
zinc pca
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
allantoin
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
salicylic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
cocamidopropyl betaine
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 salicylic acid 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)
2 cleanser + beta hydroxy acid The ingredient is not recognized
3 aqua (water Plain old water
4 propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
5 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
6 sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
7 cocamidopropyl betaine Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
8 peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate
9 salicylic acid 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)
10 peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate
11 peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides
12 betaine Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
13 zinc pca 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
14 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
15 sodium chloride Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
16 allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
17 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
18 coco-glucoside Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
19 glyceryl oleate Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
20 benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
21 coconut acid
22 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
23 sodium benzoate A preservative
24 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
25 dehydroacetic acid A preservative
26 trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Used to improve stability of the formulation
27 tocopherol 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
28 hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Scientific Sources

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  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
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  • Zinc L-pyrrolidone carboxylate inhibits the UVA-induced production of matrix metalloproteinase-1 by in vitro cultured skin fibroblasts, whereas it enhances their collagen synthesis
  • Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
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  • 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
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