Deep Action Superdrug Deep Action Targeted Spot Treatment
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Salix alba bark extractWorks well
“Deep Action Targeted Spot Treatment is designed to quickly target spots and blemishes by reducing the appearance and redness of the spot by deeply exfoliating and clearing the effected pores.”
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.
CleansingPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Polysorbate 60Cleanses gently
“Formulated with Salicylic Acid, also known as a BHA, recognized to unclog pores and deeply clean your skin helping you to keep blemishes at bay.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, polysorbate 60) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Salix alba bark extractWorks well
“Deep Action Targeted Spot Treatment”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana water + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.3–10.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSalicylic 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 acidSalix alba bark extract~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHydroxyethylcellulose~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSodium hydroxide~1.2–1.8%
Hamamelis virginiana water~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterBisabolol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Camphor~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Farnesol~0.1–0.45%
Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Disodium phosphate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphatePolysorbate 60~0.1–0.3%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeSodium phosphate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Propanediol, Salicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium hydroxide, Hamamelis virginiana water, Bisabolol, Sodium benzoate, Camphor, Parfum, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Potassium sorbate, Disodium edta, Farnesol, Citric acid, Linalool, Disodium phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Sodium phosphate
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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.
| Deep ActionSuperdrug Deep Action Targeted Spot TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | ProactivBlackhead Dissolving Gel | La Roche-PosayEffaclar Duo + Purifying Foaming Gel Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 88% | 87% |
| Price | — | $7.23 | $35.12 | $33.41 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains 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.
- 1
- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 5
- 6Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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