Madara Cosmetics ACNE Acute Spot Roll On
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWorks well
“ACNE Acute Spot Roll On”
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ilex paraguariensis leaf extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ilex paraguariensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Alcohol~24–36%
- 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 AlcoholAloe barbadensis leaf juice~9.3–14%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceSalicylic 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 acidIlex paraguariensis leaf extract~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
More about Ilex paraguariensis leaf extractWater~2.6–3.9%
Potassium hydroxide~1.4–2.1%
Cetraria islandica extract~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Usnea barbata extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus communis callus extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Salicylic acid, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Water, Potassium hydroxide, Cetraria islandica extract, Usnea barbata extract, Juniperus communis callus 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.
| Madara CosmeticsACNE Acute Spot Roll OnYOUR PRODUCT | DIMEAcne Spot Treatment | Kiehl'sTruly Targeted Acne-Clearing Pimple Patch with Salicylic Acid | MuradDeep Relief Acne Treatment with Salicylic Acid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 84% | 84% |
| Price | — | $24.00 | $27.16 | $48.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Niacinamide | Urea |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"MADARA - ACNE Acute Spot Roll On" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (1.25% - 2.50%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
Price
The product retails from 6.83£ up to 21.80£ in the United Kingdom, for 13.50$ in the United States and for 17.10CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 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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