THE FACE SHOP Dr. Belmeur Clarifying Spot Calming Ampoule
Works for
Anti-blemishBetaine salicylate, Centella asiatica leaf extract + 2 moreMay help
“This ampoule soothe the skin while helping to improve blemishes.”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Panthenol, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks well
“Powered by patented Skin-sync Rx which includes beta-glucan to balance skin’s moisture, chaga mushroom and centella extract to soothe, blue citrus peel extract to control sebum production, and betaine salicylate to exfoliate skin.”
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Betaine salicylateWorks well
“Powered by patented Skin-sync Rx which includes beta-glucan to balance skin’s moisture, chaga mushroom and centella extract to soothe, blue citrus peel extract to control sebum production, and betaine salicylate to exfoliate skin.”
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: betaine salicylate.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica leaf extract, Beta-glucan + 1 moreMay help
This product contains centella asiatica leaf 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Citrus unshiu peel extract + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol denat.~7.2–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Dipropylene glycol~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPanthenol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCentella asiatica leaf extract~2.2–2.7%
- 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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extract1,2-hexanediol~0.75–1.1%
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinTromethamine~1.3–1.6%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCitrus unshiu peel extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Niacinamide~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPropagermanium~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betaine salicylate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
More about Betaine salicylateHyssopus officinalis extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Marrubium vulgare extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peucedanum ostruthium leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractMalva sylvestris extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractPrimula veris extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alchemilla vulgaris extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractVeronica officinalis extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractAchillea millefolium extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractBeta-glucan~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanGlycerin~0.25–0.45%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-8~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium polyacrylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateTrisodium edta~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 glycolGlycoproteins~0.2–0.35%
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilLimonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Dipropylene glycol, Panthenol, Centella asiatica leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Tromethamine, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Niacinamide, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Propagermanium, Betaine salicylate, Hyssopus officinalis extract, Marrubium vulgare extract, Peucedanum ostruthium leaf extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Malva sylvestris extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Primula veris extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Veronica officinalis extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Beta-glucan, Glycerin, Peg-8, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium polyacrylate, Trisodium edta, Butylene glycol, Glycoproteins, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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| THE FACE SHOPDr. Belmeur Clarifying Spot Calming AmpouleYOUR PRODUCT | numbuzinNO.1 PANTOTHENIC B5 ACTIVE SOOTHING SERUM | ROVECTINCica Care Clearing Ampoule | BRTCPanthenol 30 Barrier Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 92% | 92% |
| Price | — | $16.28 | $17.02 | $20.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Alpha-Arbutin | Madecassoside | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Blemish Repair SerumRETURNU Deep Comfort Ampoule
Product summary
"THE FACE SHOP - Dr. Belmeur Clarifying Spot Calming Ampoule" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 3.00% - 3.70% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.25% - 0.45% and panthenol 3.00% - 3.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 39.00A$ in Australia, from 23.80$ up to 34.93$ in the United States and for 29.14£ 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 32 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 2
- 3Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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