Ishizawa-Lab Men's Acne Barrier Protect Spots Serum
Works for
MoisturizingDipotassium glycyrrhizate, Butylene glycolWorks
“Men's Acne Barrier Protect Spots Serum”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": dipotassium glycyrrhizate, butylene glycol.
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).
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Men's Acne Barrier Protect Spots Serum”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateButylene glycol~4.7–7.1%
- 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 glycolChlorophyllin-copper complex~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~3–4.6%
- 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 AlcoholAlcohol~2.1–3.1%
- 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 AlcoholDipropylene glycol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCarbomer~0.95–1.4%
- 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 CarbomerAminomethyl propanol~0.95–1.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilRosmarinus officinalis oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucalyptus oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilRubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractEugenia caryophyllus bud extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Houttuynia cordata extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractIngredient list view
Unknown, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Butylene glycol, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Alcohol, Alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, Carbomer, Aminomethyl propanol, Unknown, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Eucalyptus oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Unknown, Unknown, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Eugenia caryophyllus bud extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract
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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.
| Ishizawa-LabMen's Acne Barrier Protect Spots SerumYOUR PRODUCT | TOSOWOONGSOS Repair Cica Clinic Spot Shield Gel Patch | RohtoMelano CC Medicated Spot Brightening Gel | KracieShimi Ace AX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 31% | 30% |
| Price | $13.28 | $11.50−$1.78 | $18.22+$4.94 | $12.45−$0.83 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Vitamin C | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Ishizawa-Lab - Men's Acne Barrier Protect Spots Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (4.50% - 6.70%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
- Humectants (dipotassium glycyrrhizate 4.50% - 6.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 24.70$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
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