The Crème Shop Dreamy Skin Hydrocolloid Dark Spot Acne Patches
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Dreamy Skin Hydrocolloid Dark Spot Acne Patches”
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.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acidNot delivered
“Dreamy Skin Hydrocolloid Dark Spot Acne Patches”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Hamamelis virginiana extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Hydrogenated poly(c6-20 olefin)~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cellulose gum~8.3–12.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumStyrene/isoprene copolymer~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~1.6–2.4%
- 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 acidPoloxamer 407~2–3%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilHamamelis virginiana extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractIngredient list view
Hydrogenated poly(c6-20 olefin), Cellulose gum, Styrene/isoprene copolymer, Salicylic acid, Poloxamer 407, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Hamamelis virginiana 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.
| The Crème ShopDreamy Skin Hydrocolloid Dark Spot Acne PatchesYOUR PRODUCT | The Crème Shop x KAKAO FRIENDSKAKAO FRIENDS Hydrocolloid Acne Patches For Dark Spots | grace & stellaHydrocolloid Pimple Patches | Balance Active FormulaBalance Active Niacinamide Spot Patches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 93% | 92% |
| Price | $4.50 | — | $9.95+$5.45 | $3.99−$0.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: CarePlus Spot Cover Patch CalmingPeace Out Salicylic Acid Acne Healing Dots
Product summary
"The Crème Shop - Dreamy Skin Hydrocolloid Dark Spot Acne Patches" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (1.60% - 2.40%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Crème Shop" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 4.50$ 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 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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