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Zarqa Sensitive cleansing gel
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Zarqa Sensitive cleansing gel

Efficacy66/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Exfoliation
Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“The Dead Sea minerals have an extra purifying effect, for a beautiful, radiant skin.”
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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.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed 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)~1.25–2.5%
Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Cleanses and purifies sensitive skin Reduces pimples and blackheads For face and body Deep cleansing mild cleansing gel that removes excess sebum and dirt deep into the pores.”
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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.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed 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)~1.25–2.5%
Cleansing
DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, XANTHAN GUM
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What the product description says
“Sensitive cleansing gel”
From product name

This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.

DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATEEffect: High—
XANTHAN GUMEffect: High—

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 2 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Salicylic acidUsed 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)High~1.25–2.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~4.1–6.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
Alternatives
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Salicylic Acid Cleanser
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Eau Thermale Avene Cleanance Acne Cleanser
Higher efficacy · 100/10094% match
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Ingredients

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Salicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryExfoliationAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens skin tone

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 acid
Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Citric acid~4.1–6.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

More about Citric acid
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Salicylic acid, Water, Citric acid

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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
ZarqaSensitive cleansing gelYOUR PRODUCTThe INKEY List CASalicylic Acid CleanserAvèneCleanance Acne Medicated Clearing Gel CleanserEau Thermale AveneCleanance Acne Cleanser
Match—94%94%94%
Price—$11.93—$20.37
Shared key ingredients—1 of 11 of 11 of 1
Key difference—BetaineBetaineBetaine
Irritancy Low Low 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 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
  3. 3
    A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Studyonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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