ZO Skin Health Oil Control Pads Acne Treatment
Works for
Evens skin toneMandelic acid, Glycolic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Clear away excess oil and buildup to reduce breakouts, fade post-blemish marks, and refine pores without over-drying.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid, mandelic acid, salicylic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Mandelic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Oil Control Pads Acne Treatment”
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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid, mandelic acid
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Urea, Crithmum maritimum extract + 2 moreWorks well
“Clearer + Smoother Skin, Prevent Signs of Aging, Restore Skin Hydration, Minimize Skin Redness, Reverse Signs of Aging, More Even-Toned Skin”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": urea, butylene glycol.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycolic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
“Clearer + Smoother Skin, Prevent Signs of Aging, Restore Skin Hydration, Minimize Skin Redness, Reverse Signs of Aging, More Even-Toned Skin”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Mandelic acid, Urea + 2 moreWorks 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: glycolic acid, mandelic acid, salicylic acid.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rosa canina fruit extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol~8.1–9.9%
- 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 AlcoholButylene glycol~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSalicylic 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 acidMandelic acid~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidUrea~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaHamamelis virginiana extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractRosa canina fruit extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractPterocarpus soyauxii wood extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phellodendron amurense bark extract~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractHordeum distichon extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractArtemisia vulgaris extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating
More about Artemisia vulgaris extractPlantago lanceolata leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Plantago lanceolata leaf extractCrithmum maritimum extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Crithmum maritimum extractSpiraea ulmaria extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthyl lactate~0.35–0.65%
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Glycolic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidSodium carbonate~0.3–0.55%
Sodium chloride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
T-butyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholDenatonium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.1–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Salicylic acid, Mandelic acid, Urea, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Pterocarpus soyauxii wood extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Hordeum distichon extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Crithmum maritimum extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Menthyl lactate, Sodium hydroxide, Glycolic acid, Sodium carbonate, Sodium chloride, Disodium edta, T-butyl alcohol, Denatonium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| ZO Skin HealthOil Control Pads Acne TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | One Clinic MDComplexion Renewal Pads Zo Skin Health | FunctionalabTriple Action Peel Exfoliating Pads 10% | Jack BlackPower Peel Multi-Acid Resurfacing Pads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Price | $75.00 | $56.87−$18.13 | $62.73−$12.27 | $38.00−$37.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ZO Skin Health - Oil Control Pads Acne Treatment" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (glycolic acid 0.30% - 0.55% and mandelic acid 2.30% - 2.80%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants).
- Salicylic acid (1.25% - 2.50%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (urea 1.80% - 2.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 157.50A$ in Australia and from 52.99$ up to 64.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 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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