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Atopik Balance Acne Spot Treatment
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
salicylic acid
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
inulin
1.4% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
salicylic acid
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Moisturizing
glycerin
3.3% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
inulin
1.4% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Exfoliation | |
Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
hamamelis virginiana flower water
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant infused water that might help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
alcohol denat.
7.1% -
10.6%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
salicylic acid
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
avena sativa kernel extract
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
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Potential irritants
hamamelis virginiana flower water
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant infused water that might help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
alcohol denat.
7.1% -
10.6%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
hamamelis virginiana flower water
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant infused water that might help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
alcohol denat.
7.1% -
10.6%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
propanediol
4.4% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Hamamelis virginiana flower water, Alcohol denat., Propanediol, Glycerin, Salicylic acid, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Inulin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Avena sativa kernel extract, Tocopherol, Water, Benzyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Mentha piperita oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Limonene
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study