Votary Blemish Rescue Oil – Tamanu and Salicylic
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Salicylic acid works to deeply cleanse pores, lifting away dead skin cells and calming inflamed areas, while rice oil and oat oil enrich the soothing balm.”
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-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Blemish Rescue Oil – Tamanu and Salicylic”
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.
MoisturizingVitis vinifera seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil + 1 moreWorks
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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).
Evens skin toneSalicylic acidNot delivered
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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.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Skin Care Concerns Home Skin Ceuticals Medical Skincare Dermatologist approved Teen & Pre-Teen Acne & Blemishes Fine Lines & Wrinkles Visible Pores Dark Circles & Puffiness Dull Skin Dry Skin Oily Skin Combination Skin Redness Pigmentation Dehydrated Skin Sensitive Skin”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 5 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~4.8–7.3%
- 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~0.9–1.4%
- 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 acidCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.1–1.6%
- 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~0.85–1.3%
- 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 oilSalvia sclarea oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.65%
Linalyl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camphor~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
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 aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Pinene, Camphor, Geraniol
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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.
| VotaryBlemish Rescue Oil – Tamanu and SalicylicYOUR PRODUCT | Mara BeautyMara Clear Skin Mineral Milk | TrilogyBalancing Facial Oil | Ren SkincareVita Mineral Omega 3 Optimum Skin Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 82% | 82% |
| Price | $45.50 | $108.46+$62.96 | $24.99−$20.51 | $22.99−$22.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Rosemary Extract | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 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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