Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“A plant-powered lightweight serum-in-balm spot treatment that targets blemishes and reduces the look of bumps and redness.”
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.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol + 6 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: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Mentha spicata flower/leaf/stem extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilBetula alba leaf extract~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlycerin~2.2–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate se~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seGlyceryl stearate~1.5–2.2%
- 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 stearateSalicylic acid~0.9–1.35%
- 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 acidSodium stearoyl lactylate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateXanthan gum~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractMentha spicata flower/leaf/stem extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha spicata flower/leaf/stem extractLecithin~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Citrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower extractGeranium maculatum extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Geranium maculatum extractTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitatePropylene glycol diheptanoate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Betula alba leaf extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Glyceryl stearate, Salicylic acid, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Xanthan gum, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Mentha spicata flower/leaf/stem extract, Lecithin, Dehydroacetic acid, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Geranium maculatum extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Propylene glycol diheptanoate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| Fitglow BeautyBirch Blemish BalmYOUR PRODUCT | SanofloreSOS Magnifica Anti-Spot Local Care Organic | Transparent LabAdult Acne Treatment | CiracleAnti-Blemish Spot Emulsion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 95% | 89% | 88% |
| Price | — | $18.07 | $21.95 | $11.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | High |
| 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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