Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Cream for Oily Skin
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“ACNE TREATMENT: With Burt's Bees natural acne solutions maximum strength spot treatment cream, control and eliminate acne blemishes for clear, stress free skin; package may vary”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Salix nigra bark extractWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid2%
- Irritation risk
- 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)
More about Salicylic acidWater~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~7.6–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSalix nigra bark extract~3.6–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractStearyl alcohol~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCetyl alcohol~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateBeeswax~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCymbopogon schoenanthus extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractLonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractHumulus lupulus extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractHydrastis canadensis extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinGlycine soja oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilPotassium stearate~0.2–0.35%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Salix nigra bark extract, Stearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Beeswax, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Stearic acid, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Hydrastis canadensis extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Glycine soja oil, Potassium stearate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Burt's BeesNatural Acne Solutions Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Cream for Oily SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Pevonia BotanicaSpaTeen Blemish-B-Gone | SkinfixAcne+ 2% BHA Spot Treatment | MuradDeep Relief Acne Treatment with Salicylic Acid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 84% | 84% |
| Price | — | — | $30.00 | $48.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Benzoyl Peroxide | Niacinamide | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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