Rohto Mentholatum Acnes Sealing Jell
Works for
Anti-blemishSulfur, Salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Step 3 of the Mentholatum proven daily skincare regimen, this antibacterial cream quickly gets to the root of acne, soothing inflammation while keeping excessive oil secretion under control.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid, sulfur. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Centella asiatica extract + 5 moreWorks
“Triclosan, a known anti-bacterial, rapidly penetrates through skin's layers to zap acne-causing bacteria, as the combination of Vitamins E and B6 moisturize and nourish to prevent skin dryness and roughness.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, 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).
ExfoliationSide benefit · 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-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Pyridoxine hcl + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extractMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Salicylic acidMay help
This product might be able to help reduce hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains salicylic acid. The effect, if any, is likely to be small. Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol~8–9.8%
- 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 AlcoholButylene glycol~4.5–5.5%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinWater~2.4–2.9%
Butylene glycol~1.9–2.4%
- 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 glycolCentella asiatica extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractSulfur~1.4–1.7%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilTriethanolamine~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineSalicylic acid~0.6–0.9%
- 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 acidDextrin~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinXanthan gum~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAmylopectin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePolyquaternium-51~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Disodium edta~0.3–0.5%
Bht~0.25–0.45%
Propylene glycol alginate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Water~0.2–0.4%
Carrageenan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanPropylene glycol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCentella asiatica extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractWater~0.2–0.4%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycolCinchona succirubra bark extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.25%
Pyridoxine hcl~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButyl avocadate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Water, Butylene glycol, Centella asiatica extract, Sulfur, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Triethanolamine, Salicylic acid, Dextrin, Xanthan gum, Amylopectin, Polyacrylic acid, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyquaternium-51, Disodium edta, Bht, Propylene glycol alginate, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, O-cymen-5-ol, Water, Carrageenan, Propylene glycol, Citric acid, Centella asiatica extract, Water, Butylene glycol, Cinchona succirubra bark extract, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Pyridoxine hcl, Parfum, Butyl avocadate
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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.
| Rohto MentholatumAcnes Sealing JellYOUR PRODUCT | Pevonia BotanicaSpaTeen Blemish-B-Gone | Mario BadescuPlastic Bottle Drying Lotion | VMV HypoallergenicsRed Better Spot Corrector | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 77% | 77% |
| Price | — | — | $17.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Benzoyl Peroxide | Zinc Oxide | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Rohto Mentholatum - Acnes Sealing Jell" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.60% - 0.90%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.20% - 3.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 14.58$ 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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