The Purest Solutions Intensive Pore Tightening & Lightening Serum Niacinamide %5 + Zinc Pca %1
Works for
ExfoliationLactic acid, Gluconic acid + 3 moreWorks well
“Exfoliating And Clarifying Toner Glycolic Acid 5% AHA + BHA: It helps to gently cleanse the skin of dead skin, oil, dirt and make-up residues, reduce the appearance of pores and balance sebum secretion.”
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: gluconic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid.
CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Exfoliating And Clarifying Toner Glycolic Acid 5% AHA + BHA: It helps to gently cleanse the skin of dead skin, oil, dirt and make-up residues, reduce the appearance of pores and balance sebum secretion.”
This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Gluconic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Exfoliating And Clarifying Toner Glycolic Acid 5% AHA + BHA.”
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.
In addition, this product contains gluconic acid. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.
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?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Citric acid~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLactic acid~6.6–9.9%
- 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 acidMalic acid~4.7–7.1%
Gluconic acid~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about Gluconic acidSalicylic acid~1.2–1.8%
- 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 acidTartaric acid~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidAscorbic acid~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidGlycolic acid2%
- 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 acidTasmannia lanceolata fruit extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acidIngredient list view
Citric acid, Lactic acid, Malic acid, Gluconic acid, Salicylic acid, Tartaric acid, Ascorbic acid, Glycolic acid, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract, Hyaluronic acid
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 Purest SolutionsIntensive Pore Tightening & Lightening Serum Niacinamide %5 + Zinc Pca %1YOUR PRODUCT | BeautycounterAll Bright Triple Acid AHA Toner | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | EVY TechnologyDaily Cleanser Mousse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 57% | 55% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | High |
| 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 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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