Touch Skin Care Acne Treatment Gel - Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%
Works for
Anti-blemishBenzoyl peroxideWorks well
“Acne Treatment Gel - Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“It also acts as an exfoliant to open pores and reduce inflammation.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Saccharide isomerate + 1 moreWorks
“It's so light it can even be used under makeup and moisturizers so you can fight acne while going about your day.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Benzoyl peroxideMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Benzoyl peroxide2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
More about Benzoyl peroxideCarbomer~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Glycerin~4.7–7.1%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSaccharide isomerate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateSodium hydroxide~1.1–1.6%
Water~0.5–1.1%
Ingredient list view
Benzoyl peroxide, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium hydroxide, Water
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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.
| Touch Skin CareAcne Treatment Gel - Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%YOUR PRODUCT | BenzacAC benzoyl peroxide 10% gel | AcnecideGel Spot Treatment Benzoyl Peroxide | Vivant Skin CareBP 10 Gel Medication Acne Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 65% | 64% |
| Price | — | — | $10.27 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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