Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Blemish Rescue Oil”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Vitis vinifera seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil + 1 moreWorks
“Instantly soaks into and softens the skin”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: oryza sativa bran oil, vitis vinifera seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus bergamia peel oil expressed, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–44%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilOryza sativa bran oil~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilPrunus persica kernel oil~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel oil~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilSalicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- 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 acidCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus bergamia peel oil expressed~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~1.2–1.8%
- 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 oilSalvia sclarea oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalyl acetate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePinene~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.3–0.75%
Camphor~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Terpineol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-caryophyllene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geranyl acetate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Alpha-terpinene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terpinolene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Prunus persica kernel oil, Avena sativa kernel oil, Salicylic acid, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Citrus bergamia peel oil expressed, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Linalyl acetate, Limonene, Pinene, Linalool, Camphor, Terpineol, Beta-caryophyllene, Geranyl acetate, Citral, Alpha-terpinene, Terpinolene, Geraniol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| VotaryBlemish Rescue OilYOUR PRODUCT | Sarah ChapmanSpot SOS Sticker - 20 Stickers | Serious SkincareDry Lo Spot Treatment | Bye Bye Blemishdrying lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 77% | 77% |
| Price | — | $34.84 | — | $9.95 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Bakuchiol | Zinc Oxide | Sulfur |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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