Science: Bliss Moisturizer Reviews by NvWah

Salicylic acid is the major anti-acne ingredient in this product. Salicylic acid, beta hydroxy acid (BHA), is a multifunctional acne-fighting ingredient. Salicylic acid is an effective exfoliant and also an anti-irritant. The highest yet non-irritating concentrations in cosmetic is 2%. At this concentration it gently exfoliates the surface of skin and penetrates into the pore, and thus can exfoliate inside the pore as well as on the surface of the skin, which makes it effective for reducing blemishes, including blackheads and whiteheads.It also treats acnes due to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Salicylic acid can improve skin thickness, barrier functions, and collagen production.

However, the second abundant ingredient of this product is SD alcohol, which not only can be extremely drying and irritating to skin, but also can generate free-radical damage. Use this product only for spot treatment.

This product does contain a lot of natural moisturizing and anti-irritant ingredients. They absorb excessive oil and repair scarred tissue.

Overall this should be an effective spot treatment for acnes.

Safety alert: Cautious
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.

1st ingredient		is water.
2nd ingredient		SD alcohol 40 is glycol used as humectants that help deliver ingredients into skin. But it not only can be extremely drying and irritating to skin, but also can generate free-radical damage.
3rd ingredient		butylene glycol is a humectant or humidifying and delivery ingredient used in cosmetics.
4th ingredient		lactic acid is alpha hydroxy acid extracted from milk. It exfoliates skin surface cells by breaking down the material that holds skin cells together.

Alcohol	Fragrance	Preservative	Allergy	Price	Color Additive	Sun Protection	Suitable Skin Type

Yes	Yes	No	Low-Mid	$32	Yes	No	Oily

Acne control		Lactic acid (alpha hydroxy acid, AHA), Salicylic acid
Moisturizing		Castor oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol (pre-vitamin B, pump of moisture), Gellidiela acerosa extract (algae), Hypnea musciformis extract (red algae), Sargassum filipendula extract (algae), Sodium hyaluronate (Hyaluronic acid), Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Phospholipids
Anti-bacteria		Cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass) extract, Epilobium angustifolium extract
Anti-oxidant		Witch hazel extract, Camellia oleifera seed extract (green tea), Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), Gellidiela acerosa extract (algae), Hypnea musciformis extract (red algae), Sargassum filipendula extract (algae), Saccharomyces lysate extract (yeast), Retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E)
Anti-irritant		Witch hazel, Yucca Glauca extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Licorice extract, Bisabolol

Alcohol		Contains SD alcohol, which not only can be extremely drying and irritating to skin, but also can generate free-radical damage.
Fragrance		Contains farnesol and fragrance. Should be avoided by people who are allergic to fragrance.
Skin irritation		Contains propylene glycol, which is a potent skin irritant and could provoke skin irritation and sensitization at concentration as low as 2%. In cosmetics It is used to enhance ingredient penetration and as a humidifying agent.

Colorants		Blue 1, Violet 2
Surfactants		Betaine
Emulsifiers		(oil/water mixers) Sodium dihydroxycetyl phosphate, Biphenyl alcohol, PPG-12 buteth-16
Emollients		Glutamic acid
Chelating agents		(metal-binding agents) Tetrasodium EDTA
Humectants		Sorbitol
Thickening agents		Xanthan gum

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