Salicylic Acid Cleanser
The INKEY List
Water-based Cleanser
gel
Fact vs. Fiction
100
Very High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
6 of 6
Ingredients Matched:
7 of 25
Non
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Glycerin
(Match: 0.67,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Glycerin
Functions:
Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Salicylic Acid
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Betaine
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Allantoin
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Formulated for acne blemishes, combination and oily prone skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.67,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Salicylic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne, Pore-Clearing
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Enlarged Pores, Oiliness, Uneven Texture
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Betaine
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Allantoin
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Clearing facial cleanser that visibly reduces acne blemishes and blackheads for a clearer looking complexion
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Salicylic Acid
★
(Match: 0.98,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne, Pore-Clearing
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Enlarged Pores, Oiliness, Uneven Texture
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Betaine
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Allantoin
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc compound minimizes excess oils on the skin’s surface while allantoin helps to soothe and comfort acne prone skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.65,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Allantoin
(Match: 0.62,
Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne, Pore-Clearing
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Enlarged Pores, Oiliness, Uneven Texture
Allantoin
Functions:
Soothing, Healing, Keratolytic, Moisturizing
Concerns Addressed:
Irritation, Sensitivity, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Dryness
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.43
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Betaine
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.08
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hero ingredient Salicylic Acid (BHA) helps support the skin's natural exfoliation process to help clear clogged pores leaving them looking less noticeable
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne, Pore-Clearing
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Enlarged Pores, Oiliness, Uneven Texture
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Betaine
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Allantoin
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
drying, exfoliating gel salicylic acid face wash helps to unclog pores and remove dirt, impurities, and excess oil leaving skin feeling deeply clean and clarified
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.73,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne, Pore-Clearing
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Enlarged Pores, Oiliness, Uneven Texture
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Betaine
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Allantoin
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.28
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Propanediol
- Glycerin
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- Salicylic Acid
- Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Betaine
- Zinc PCA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Chloride
- Allantoin
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Coco-Glucoside
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Coconut Acid
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Benzoate
- Citric Acid
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Tocopherol
- Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
