Hyfac Patch Special For Blemishes 2 Sachets of 15 Patches

Hyfac Patch Special For Blemishes 2 Sachets of 15 Patches

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid ~0.4–0.95%, below the ~0.5% it needs
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“Patch Special For Blemishes 2 Sachets of 15 Patches”
From product name

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Salicylic acidUnder-dosedUsed 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)~0.4–0.95%
Moisturizing
Side benefit · Sesamum indicum seed oil
Works

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: sesamum indicum seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~5.1–7.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~4.5–6.7%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~3.6–5.4%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~2.5–3.8%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.8–2.8%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
Salicylic acidUsed 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)High~0.4–0.95%est.
Gaultheria procumbens leaf oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~23–34%est.
Vitis vinifera leaf extract—Medium~1.2–1.8%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Acrylates copolymer~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~5.1–7.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

More about Sesamum indicum seed oil
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~4.5–6.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~2.5–3.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~1.8–2.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Mentha piperita oil~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Vitis vinifera leaf extract~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Melaleuca alternifolia extract~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Leaf oil
Not recognized
Salicylic acid~0.4–0.95%
Under-dosedIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialEvens skin tone

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 acid
Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Acrylates copolymer, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Mentha piperita oil, Vitis vinifera leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Unknown, Salicylic acid, Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral

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Product summary

"Hyfac - Patch Special For Blemishes 2 Sachets of 15 Patches" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Salicylic acid (0.40% - 0.95%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.

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Hyfac Patch Special For Blemishes 2 Sachets of 15 Patches
HyfacPatch Special For Blemishes 2 Sachets of 15 Patches

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