Alcom Derma Forte - Intensive Anti-Acne Gel - Gel for acne penetration
Works for
4 of 5 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Anti-acne Gel Derma Forte heals scars, prevents bruises, prevents recurrence of acne, removes sebum from the skin, moisturizes and whitens the skin, giving it always pink, smooth skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: azelaic 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-blemish2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Derma Forte , Intensive Anti-Acne Gel , Gel for acne penetration”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Moisturizing5 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Anti-acne Gel Derma Forte heals scars, prevents bruises, prevents recurrence of acne, removes sebum from the skin, moisturizes and whitens the skin, giving it always pink, smooth skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: squalane.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Exfoliation1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
This product might help exfoliate the skin with azelaic acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (azelaic acid, tocopherol, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Azelaic acid~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Azelaic acidCollagen~5.6–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products
More about CollagenUbiquinone~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneTocopherol~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAscorbic acid~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCentella asiatica extract~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractCurcuma longa root extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractSqualane~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCarbomer~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.4–0.95%
Edta~0.2–0.7%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.5%
Water~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Azelaic acid, Collagen, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol, Ascorbic acid, Centella asiatica extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Squalane, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Edta, Potassium sorbate, Water
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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.
| AlcomDerma Forte - Intensive Anti-Acne Gel - Gel for acne penetrationYOUR PRODUCT | Image skincareDiscovery Size ILUMA intense brightening serum | MATTER OF FACTWRINKLE + TEXTURE CONCENTRATE with 0.2% Encapsulated Retinol, Vitamin C & Azelaic Acid | Urban Skin RxEven Tone Super Glow Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 69% | 66% | 65% |
| Price | — | $34.50 | $98.00 | $16.79 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Retinol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 4Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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