Urban Skin Rx Clear Skin Cleansing Bar
Works for
Anti-blemishSulfur, Salicylic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“A 3-in-1 product that fights annoying breakouts in the AM and PM.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid, niacinamide, salicylic acid, sulfur. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
CleansingSodium palmate, Sodium cocoate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Clear Skin Cleansing Bar”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (sodium cocoate, sodium palmate, sodium safflowerate, sorbitan oleate) 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.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Azelaic acidWorks well
“The Clear Skin Cleansing Bar is a pore-clarifying cleanser, mask and exfoliator that helps you get a handle on oily skin and breakouts while boosting even-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.
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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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 acidAzelaic acid~6.6–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Azelaic acidKojic acid~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and neutralize free radicals. Can be irritating
More about Kojic acidNiacinamide~3.3–4.9%
- 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 NiacinamideEucalyptus globulus leaf~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~1.9–2.8%
Sodium cocoate~1.5–2.3%
Sodium palmate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium palmateSodium safflowerate~1.1–1.6%
Glycerin~0.9–1.35%
- 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~0.5–1.15%
- 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 glycolSorbitol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSulfur~0.4–0.95%
Sorbitan oleate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilTsuga canadensis leaf oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.15–0.6%
- 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 acidHydrolyzed soy protein~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinAlpha-arbutin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
More about Alpha-arbutinAzelaic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Azelaic acidGlutathione~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneKojic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and neutralize free radicals. Can be irritating
More about Kojic acidNiacinamide~0.05–0.2%
- 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 NiacinamideIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Azelaic acid, Kojic acid, Niacinamide, Eucalyptus globulus leaf, Water, Sodium cocoate, Sodium palmate, Sodium safflowerate, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Sorbitol, Sulfur, Sorbitan oleate, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Tsuga canadensis leaf oil, Salicylic acid, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Alpha-arbutin, Azelaic acid, Glutathione, Kojic acid, Niacinamide
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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.
| Urban Skin RxClear Skin Cleansing BarYOUR PRODUCT | PCA SKINBlemish Control Bar Cleanser | Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser | CeraVeRenewing SA Face Cleanser for Normal Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | $16.00 | $64.43+$48.43 | $7.82−$8.18 | $9.89−$6.11 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 3 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Ceramide As | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 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
- 5TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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