Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Tomatoes Blemish Clearing Wipes x 2”
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Betaine + 1 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, galactoarabinan.
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Alcohol + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone 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 acidWater1%
Glycerin~6.7–10.1%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~4.8–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSolanum lycopersicum fruit extract~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aspalathus linearis leaf extract~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractPolyglyceryl-4 caprate~1.8–2.7%
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Hamamelis virginiana extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractAlcohol~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCitrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractCapsicum frutescens fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chilli pepper extract that is very likely to be irritating. Might be added to lip product to create a temporary burst of color. Is likely to have a negative effect on the skin and dry it out
More about Capsicum frutescens fruit extractPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Galactoarabinan~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium benzoate, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Alcohol, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Capsicum frutescens fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide, Galactoarabinan, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
| Yes toTomatoes Blemish Clearing Wipes x 2YOUR PRODUCT | CatricePore Blemish Control | Transparent LabPIE Acne Red Spot Fading Treatment | Pevonia BotanicaSpaTeen Blemish-B-Gone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 89% | 86% |
| Price | — | $8.08 | $19.33 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide | Benzoyl Peroxide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 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
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