Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Spot Treatment, Salicylic Acid with Cica
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Centella asiatica leaf extractWorks well
“This Salicylic Acid acne spot treatment penetrates and clears clogged pores to help reduce the appearance of blemishes.”
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 · GlycerinWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica leaf extractMay help
This product contains centella asiatica leaf 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Citrus limon peel oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid0.75%
- 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 acidAlcohol denat.~24–36%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Citrus limon peel oil~5–7.4%
Water~3.6–5.4%
Achillea millefolium extract~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractBorago officinalis extract~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCarum petroselinum extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Foeniculum vulgare oil~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salix nigra bark extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractGlycerin~0.15–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCentella asiatica leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
- 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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilJuniperus communis fruit oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Alcohol denat., Citrus limon peel oil, Water, Achillea millefolium extract, Borago officinalis extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Carum petroselinum extract, Foeniculum vulgare oil, Salix nigra bark extract, Glycerin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Juniperus communis fruit oil
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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.
| Burt's BeesNatural Acne Solutions Spot Treatment, Salicylic Acid with CicaYOUR PRODUCT | BlissClear Genius Acne Spot Treatment | NIP+FABNipFab Salicylic Fix Spot Patches x 30 | Super FacialistSalicylic Acid Anti-Blemish Clarifying Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 87% | 87% |
| Price | $9.89 | $18.00+$8.11 | — | $12.08+$2.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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