Clearasil Poren Reiniger Pads Versus Oxy Deep Pore Acne Cleansing Pads with Salicylic Acid
Updated on June 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Clearasil Poren Reiniger Pads 12 ingredients
Oxy Deep Pore Acne Cleansing Pads with Salicylic Acid 8 ingredients
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Clearasil Poren Reiniger Pads 12 ingredients
Oxy Deep Pore Acne Cleansing Pads with Salicylic Acid 8 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidIsoceteth-20 comes from Isocetyl Alcohol. It is an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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Clearasil Poren Reiniger Pads 12 ingredients
Oxy Deep Pore Acne Cleansing Pads with Salicylic Acid 8 ingredients
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Clearasil Poren Reiniger Pads 12 ingredients
I used this as a teenager when I struggled with acne, and it really dried out my skin, especially since I used it twice a day without knowing better. I likely didn’t pair it with a good moisturizer (I don’t remember). Surprisingly, it doesn’t contain any pore-clogging ingredients and is fungal-acne safe, which is a plus. I no longer use it because I don’t have acne anymore, but I would advise Show more
In some sense, it is an effective product, but essentially, it is just an alcohol wipe. It dries out the skin significantly and should be used in combination with a good moisturizer. I would not recommend it for those with sensitive skin. Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone at all—it’s better to consider alternative products.
Oxy Deep Pore Acne Cleansing Pads with Salicylic Acid 8 ingredients
BEWARE! not fungal acne safe! they recently had an ingredient change to make it more “soothing,” check the updated ingredients!
