Face Reality Skincare Sulfur Spot Treatment
Works for
Anti-blemishSulfur, AllantoinWorks well
“Sulfur Spot Treatment”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: sulfur. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl tripeptide-8, Allantoin + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, dextran.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-8
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl tripeptide-8May help
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-8. 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?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sulfur6%
Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~8.1–12.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolAcacia senegal gum~5.4–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumCarbomer~3.2–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBisabolol~1.6–2.5%
- 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 BisabololAllantoin~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinBenzyl alcohol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGlycerin~0.55–1.35%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.35–0.85%
Dextran~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-8~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Sulfur, Water, Butylene glycol, Acacia senegal gum, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Benzyl alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Dextran, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-8
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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.
| Face Reality SkincareSulfur Spot TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | Jack BlackClearing Spot Fix | Kiehl'ss Breakout Control Targeted Blemish Spot Treatment | The OrdinarySulfur 10% Powder-to-Cream Concentrate Acne Spot Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | $34.00 | — | — | $9.24−$24.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Sea Magik Spot on GelCiracle Red Spot Cica Sulfur Gel
Sources cited in this review
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