Rodan + Fields Spotless Daily Acne Wash

Rodan + Fields Spotless Daily Acne Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Anti-blemish
Benzoyl peroxide
Works well
What the product description says
“This acne face wash penetrates clogged pores to help eliminate current blemishes and prevent new ones.”
Source: Rodan + Fields

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Benzoyl peroxideHeroEffect: HighA potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating5%
Cleansing
Carbomer, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Spotless Daily Acne Wash”
Source: Rodan + Fields

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cocamidopropyl betaine, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, laureth-7) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine

CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~1.7–2.6%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.6–2.4%
Diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinateEffect: High~1.4–2.1%
Laureth-7Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.85–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Benzoyl peroxide
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzoyl peroxideA potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritatingHigh5%
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
PolyacrylamideUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix togetherMedium~7.4–11.1%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~2.7–4.1%est.
Laureth-7Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Benzoyl peroxide5%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemish

A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Polyacrylamide~7.4–11.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

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C13-14 isoparaffin~5.1–7.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency

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Glycerin~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Jojoba esters~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Carbomer~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Laureth-7~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium chloride~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Sodium citrate~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Propanediol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Benzoyl peroxide, Water, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Glycerin, Jojoba esters, Carbomer, Diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Laureth-7, Sodium chloride, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

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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.

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Rodan + FieldsSpotless Daily Acne WashYOUR PRODUCTCeraVeAcne Foaming Cream CleanserPanOxylAcne Foaming Wash with 10% Benzoyl PeroxideDifferinDaily Deep Cleanser BPO 5%
Match—54%48%46%
Price$31.00$13.62−$17.38$8.49−$22.51$7.89−$23.11
Shared key ingredients—4 of 73 of 73 of 7
Key difference—NiacinamideDimethiconeSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Irritancy Medium Medium Medium Medium
Drying alcohol————
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