Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Ginkgo biloba leaf extractWorks well
“Salicylic Acid penetrates pores to clear up acne and prevent future breakouts.”
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.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Polylactic acidWorks well
“Eco-friendly Jojoba Spheres provide extra gentle exfoliation.”
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 cocoyl glutamate, Sodium coco-sulfate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl undecylenate, sodium coco-sulfate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, xanthan gum) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid1%
- 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 acidWater~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~9.6–11.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamatePropanediol~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.1–3.7%
- 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 coco-sulfate~2.4–2.9%
Xanthan gum~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolylactic acid~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation
More about Polylactic acidCharcoal powder~1.6–1.9%
Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aspalathus linearis extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractCucurbita pepo fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractHydrogenated jojoba oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateAlcohol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 AlcoholIron oxides~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77499~0.2–0.35%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateGlyceryl undecylenate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium coco-sulfate, Xanthan gum, Polylactic acid, Charcoal powder, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Aspalathus linearis extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Cucurbita pepo fruit extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Alcohol, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate
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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.
| Yes toTomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | AcnemyZITCLEAN PURIFYING CLEANSING GEL | SkinfixAcne+ 2% BHA Cleanser | PrequelTRAVEL GLEANSER + SA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 82% | 82% |
| Price | — | — | $10.00 | $6.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate | Azelaic Acid | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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 9 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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