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:
9 of 25
Non
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Coco-Glucoside
(Match: 0.67,
Type: Surfactant,
Evidence: Unknown)
View Other Matched Ingredients (8)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Surfactant,
Evidence: Unknown)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Salicylic Acid
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Active Ingredient,
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: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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: 0.93,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
exfoliation, purifying, antibacterial
Concerns Addressed:
acne, blemishes, breakouts, excess oil, blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (8)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Surfactant,
Evidence: Unknown)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Betaine
Match score: 0.27
(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: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Coco-Glucoside
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Surfactant,
Evidence: Unknown)
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: 1.00,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
exfoliation, purifying, antibacterial
Concerns Addressed:
acne, blemishes, breakouts, excess oil, blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (8)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Surfactant,
Evidence: Unknown)
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: 0.36
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Coco-Glucoside
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Surfactant,
Evidence: Unknown)
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:
Allantoin
(Match: 0.68,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.55,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Allantoin
Functions:
soothing
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
exfoliation, purifying, antibacterial
Concerns Addressed:
acne, blemishes, breakouts, excess oil, blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Match score: 0.28
(Type: Surfactant,
Evidence: Unknown)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Betaine
Match score: 0.37
(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
Coco-Glucoside
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Surfactant,
Evidence: Unknown)
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
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.58,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
exfoliation, purifying, antibacterial
Concerns Addressed:
acne, blemishes, breakouts, excess oil, blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (8)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Surfactant,
Evidence: Unknown)
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: 0.09
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Allantoin
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Coco-Glucoside
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Surfactant,
Evidence: Unknown)
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
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.52,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
exfoliation, purifying, antibacterial
Concerns Addressed:
acne, blemishes, breakouts, excess oil, blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (8)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Surfactant,
Evidence: Unknown)
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: 0.06
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Allantoin
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Coco-Glucoside
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Surfactant,
Evidence: Unknown)
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
