the klog Double Action Exfoliating Cleanser
Works for
CleansingDisodium cocoyl glutamate, Coco-glucoside + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Double Action Exfoliating Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, disodium cocoyl glutamate, xanthan gum) 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
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Glycolic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Double Action Exfoliating Cleanser”
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: glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid, Glycolic acid + 2 moreWorks well
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: glycolic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, LimoneneMedium 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 acid~1.25–2.5%
- 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 acidLactic acid~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidGlycolic acid~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidSalix alba extract~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root water~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2–3%
- 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 GlycerinHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilDisodium cocoyl glutamate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateCoco-glucoside~1.1–1.7%
- 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-glucosideHexanediol~0.85–1.25%
Erythritol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolSalicylic acid~0.4–0.95%
- 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 acidLactic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidGlycolic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidPolyglucuronic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Often used to support the moisturization effect of polysaccharides (contained, for example, in yeast extract)
More about Polyglucuronic acidSalix alba bark extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractAcetyl tetrapeptide-40~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAvena sativa kernel extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractCentella asiatica extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractMoringa oleifera seed extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Moringa oleifera seed extractCarrageenan~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Cellulose gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilButylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed yeast extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties
More about Hydrolyzed yeast extractTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractCetyl hydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMethyl diisopropyl propionamide~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tromethamine~0.1–0.35%
Lecithin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinDisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Lactic acid, Glycolic acid, Salix alba extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root water, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Coco-glucoside, Hexanediol, Erythritol, Salicylic acid, Lactic acid, Glycolic acid, Polyglucuronic acid, Salix alba bark extract, Acetyl tetrapeptide-40, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Avena sativa kernel extract, Centella asiatica extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Carrageenan, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose gum, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed yeast extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl glycol, Methyl diisopropyl propionamide, Tromethamine, Lecithin, Disodium edta, Limonene
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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 klogDouble Action Exfoliating CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | COSRXThe AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel | SkinfixAcne+ 2% BHA Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 73% | 71% |
| Price | $15.00 | — | $10.46−$4.54 | $10.00−$5.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 16 | 3 of 16 | 5 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | 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 36 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
- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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