Emma Hardie Lotus Flower Targeted Blemish Treatment
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Lotus Flower Targeted Blemish 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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, Nelumbo nucifera flower extractWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimMay help
This product contains disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Tephrosia purpurea seed extract + 2 moreWorks
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Alcohol + 13 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHamamelis virginiana water~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSalicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- 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 acidDisodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A form of Vitamin E. In concentrations 1-3%, it can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support photodamage repair
More about Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphatesPolysorbate 20~1.5–2.2%
Alcohol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholGlycerin~1.1–1.7%
- 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 GlycerinLimonene~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium hydroxide~0.5–1.2%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil expressed~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTephrosia purpurea seed extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. The manufacturer claims that it can help "break down cortisol production in skin production in skin cells", but actual benefits to the skin are not clear
More about Tephrosia purpurea seed extractLinalool~0.3–0.7%
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilJuniperus virginiana oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.1–0.35%
Nymphaea coerulea flower extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Jasminum officinale flower~0.05–0.2%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilCitronellol~0.01–0.1%
Citral~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Salicylic acid, Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, Polysorbate 20, Alcohol, Glycerin, Limonene, Sodium hydroxide, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil expressed, Parfum, Tephrosia purpurea seed extract, Linalool, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Nymphaea coerulea flower extract, Geraniol, Jasminum officinale flower, Rosa damascena flower oil, Citronellol, Citral
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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.
| Emma HardieLotus Flower Targeted Blemish TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | Transparent LabsPIH SUN SPOT FADING TREATMENT | AESTURATheracne 365 Spot Treatment | CatricePore Blemish Control | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 86% | 86% |
| Price | ≈ $26.61 | $18.74≈ −$7.87 | $14.08≈ −$12.53 | $8.90≈ −$17.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Skinfix Acne+ 2% BHA Spot TreatmentFenty Skin Blemish Defeat'r BHA Spot-Targeting Gel
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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- 6Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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