May Botanicals Save Face Spot Solution
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Kaolin + 1 moreWorks well
“Works well on menopausal skin that is prone to breakouts or spot prone skin of any age.”
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 · Inulin, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructose, glycerin.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Rosa damascena flower water~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterIllite~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~4.8–7.2%
Kaolin~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinClay~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can absorb oil. There is no research confirming other benefits for the skin
More about ClayMagnesium aluminum silicate~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateAcetum~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vinegar~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Inulin~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinMontmorillonite~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteArachidyl alcohol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholGlycerin~0.6–1.4%
- 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~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePapaver somniferum seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malus domestica fruit water~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.5–1.15%
- 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 acidMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCitric acid~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBehenyl alcohol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholSodium levulinate~0.4–0.9%
Arachidyl glucoside~0.4–0.9%
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractSodium anisate~0.2–0.75%
Fructose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseCitronellol~0.15–0.7%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilGeraniol~0.15–0.65%
Limonene~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePhytic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidLinalool~0.15–0.55%
Farnesol~0.15–0.5%
Maltodextrin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinGlucose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Eugenol~0.1–0.35%
Methyl eugenol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 75810~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorophyllin-copper complex~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Rosa damascena flower water, Illite, Water, Kaolin, Unknown, Clay, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Acetum, Vinegar, Inulin, Montmorillonite, Arachidyl alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Papaver somniferum seed oil, Unknown, Malus domestica fruit water, Salicylic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citric acid, Behenyl alcohol, Sodium levulinate, Arachidyl glucoside, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Sodium anisate, Fructose, Citronellol, Rosa damascena flower oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Phytic acid, Linalool, Farnesol, Maltodextrin, Glucose, Potassium sorbate, Eugenol, Methyl eugenol, Ci 75810, Chlorophyllin-copper complex
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| May BotanicalsSave Face Spot SolutionYOUR PRODUCT | TulaAcne Clearing + Tone Correcting Gel | The Purest SolutionsIntensive Hydration Serum Hyaluronic Acid %2 + B5 | MelyonDetox Serum - Hyaluronic Acid, Broccoli Extract | |
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| Match | — | 88% | 88% | 84% |
| Price | — | — | $16.99 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Azelaic Acid | Panthenol | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"May Botanicals - Save Face Spot Solution" is effective for: Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.50% - 1.15%). 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.
- Humectants (fructose 0.20% - 0.75% and glycerin 0.60% - 1.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 26.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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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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- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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