Urban Skin Rx Clear and Even Tone Body Cleansing Bar
Works for
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“The Clear and Even Tone Body Cleansing Bar contains a powerful blend of ingredients that improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and reduce the visibility of breakouts.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, salicylic acid, sulfur. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Lactic acidWorks well
“Formulated with Kojic Acid, Sulfur, Charcoal, and Salicylic Acid, this body bar delivers powerful exfoliation to reveal smoother and healthier-looking skin.”
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.
CleansingSodium oleateCan be harsh
“Clear and Even Tone Body Cleansing Bar”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cocos nucifera oil~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHydrogenated palm kernel oil~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hydroxide~2.5–3.8%
Water~1.9–2.8%
Sorbitol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPropylene glycol~1.2–1.7%
- 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 glycolSodium oleate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium oleateNiacinamide~0.55–1.3%
- 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 NiacinamideSalicylic 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 acidSulfur~0.35–0.85%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilCharcoal powder~0.4–0.95%
Kojic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and neutralize free radicals. Can be irritating
More about Kojic acidCurcuma longa root oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~0.05–0.3%
- 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 acidIngredient list view
Cocos nucifera oil, Hydrogenated palm kernel oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Water, Sorbitol, Propylene glycol, Sodium oleate, Niacinamide, Salicylic acid, Sulfur, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Charcoal powder, Kojic acid, Curcuma longa root oil, Lactic 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.
| Urban Skin RxClear and Even Tone Body Cleansing BarYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVePsoriasis Cleanser | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | Community Sixty-SixDetoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 74% | 71% | 71% |
| Price | $32.00 | $14.83−$17.17 | $7.23−$24.77 | $15.82−$16.18 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Squalane | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: Kiehl's Acne Treating & Cleansing Face Wash with Salicylic AcidBalea Hautrein cleansing foam
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 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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