The Purest Solutions the purest soluExfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser 0,5 % Salicylic Acid, 1% Niacinamidetions
Works for
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Salicylic acid + 4 moreWorks well
“the purest solu Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser 0,5 % Salicylic Acid, 1% Niacinamidetions”
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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: zinc pca
CleansingDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Lauryl glucoside + 4 moreCleanses gently
“the purest solu Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser 0,5 % Salicylic Acid, 1% Niacinamidetions”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, laureth-2, lauryl glucoside, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“the purest solu Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser 0,5 % Salicylic Acid, 1% Niacinamidetions”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~9.7–11.9%
Lauryl glucoside~5.2–6.3%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetatePhenethyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
Niacinamide~1.4–1.8%
- 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 NiacinamidePentylene glycol~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPeg/ppg-120/10 trimethylolpropane trioleate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laureth-2~0.8–1.2%
1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.85%
Salicylic acid~0.5–0.8%
- 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 acidRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Sodium pca~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPanthenol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolZinc pca~0.1–0.2%
- 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 pcaAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceIngredient list view
Water, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Phenethyl alcohol, Niacinamide, Pentylene glycol, Peg/ppg-120/10 trimethylolpropane trioleate, Laureth-2, 1,2-hexanediol, Salicylic acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium pca, Panthenol, Zinc pca, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
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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 Purest Solutionsthe purest soluExfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser 0,5 % Salicylic Acid, 1% NiacinamidetionsYOUR PRODUCT | Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser | VERSOAcne Deep Cleanse | Community Sixty-SixDetoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 81% | 77% | 77% |
| Price | — | $7.80 | $30.65 | $15.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 17 | 3 of 17 | 3 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide As | Glycerin | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Skinfix Acne+ 2% BHA CleanserOlay Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Hyaluronic Acid, for Normal Skin, Fragrance-Free
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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