Acne Ingredients

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Great

A vitamin B3 that fades dark spots, shrinks pores, and balances oil.

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Retinol

Good

Retinol is a vitamin A form that smooths lines and evens out skin tone.

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Azelaic Acid

Great

Clears breakouts, fades dark marks, and smooths skin's texture.

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Adapalene

Good

A retinoid that treats acne and smooths skin with regular use.

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Bakuchiol

Good

A plant-based retinol alternative that smooths lines and clears skin.

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Benzoyl Peroxide

Good

A classic acne treatment that clears pores and kills acne bacteria.

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Glycolic Acid

Good

A sugarcane-derived acid that exfoliates for smoother, brighter skin.

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Salicylic Acid

Good

Salicylic acid unclogs pores and smooths texture by exfoliating inside them.

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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil

Fair

A tea tree essential oil valued for its scent and use in blemish care.

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Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C)

Good

A stable vitamin C form that brightens skin and fights free radicals.

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Coptis Japonica Root Extract

Fair

Japanese goldthread root extract that calms and helps balance skin.

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Betaine Salicylate

Good

A gentler BHA that unclogs pores and smooths texture.

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Capryloyl Glycine

Good

Helps balance oil and reduce the look of blemishes gently.

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Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Good

An oil-soluble BHA that smooths texture and clears pores.

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Colloidal Sulfur

Good

Suspended sulfur particles that help clear congested, blemish-prone skin.

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Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Good

Alpine willowherb extract that calms skin and reduces shine.

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Glycereth-26 Salicylic Acid

Good

A gentler form of salicylic acid that unclogs pores and smooths texture.

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Hydrocolloid

Good

A gel-forming material used in pimple patches to protect and heal spots.

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Hypochlorous Acid

Good

A gentle antimicrobial that cleanses and calms blemish-prone skin.

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Lactic Acid

Good

An AHA that gently exfoliates for smoother, brighter-looking skin.

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Linoleic Acid

Good

A lightweight fatty acid that strengthens skin's barrier and calms breakouts.

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Mandelic Acid

Good

An almond-derived acid that gently exfoliates and fades dark spots.

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Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid

Good

A plant-derived antioxidant that helps control shine and clear pores.

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Phytosphingosine

Good

A ceramide-like lipid that calms skin and strengthens its barrier.

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Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Good

An azelaic acid derivative that evens tone and controls shine.

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Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract

Good

Guava leaf extract calms skin and helps control shine and breakouts.

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Retinal

Good

A potent vitamin A form that smooths texture and fades dark spots.

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Stay-C 50

Good

A stable vitamin C form that brightens and evens out skin tone.

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Sulfur

Good

A mineral that absorbs oil and helps clear the look of blemishes.

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Totarol

Good

A tree bark compound used to fight free radicals and support clear skin.

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Zinc Gluconate

Good

A mild zinc salt that helps balance oily, blemish-prone skin.

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Zinc PCA

Good

Helps moderate oil while adding light hydration for a balanced feel.

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10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid

Fair

Found in royal jelly, it helps balance oily, breakout-prone skin.

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Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract

Fair

Garlic extract with antioxidant and blemish-fighting properties.

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Copper PCA

Fair

A copper mineral salt that helps control shine while adding hydration.

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Hexamidine Diisethionate

Fair

A preservative that fights bacteria and may support clearer-looking skin.

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Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Fair

A gentle retinoid that smooths texture and evens out skin tone.

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Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract

Fair

A kānuka leaf extract meant to calm redness and support clear skin.

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Lactobacillus/Salix Purpurea Bark Ferment Extract

Fair

A fermented willow bark blend that calms skin and clears congestion.

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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract

Fair

A tea tree extract used to help clarify oily or blemish-prone skin.

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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Powder

Fair

A ground tea tree leaf powder that physically buffs away rough skin.

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Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Bark Extract

Fair

A neem bark extract that targets oiliness and eases redness.

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Oligopeptide-10

Fair

A peptide used in blemish products to calm redness from breakouts.

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Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract

Fair

Oregano extract with antioxidants that can irritate sensitive skin.

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Rhus Semialata Gall Extract

Fair

A tannin-rich extract that cuts shine and adds antioxidant defense.

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Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment

Fair

A zinc yeast ferment that helps balance oil for a matte look.

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Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine

Fair

This ceramide-like lipid strengthens skin's barrier and calms it.

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Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract

Fair

A root extract that calms skin and may brighten a dull complexion.

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Sophora Flavescens Root Extract

Fair

A root extract used to calm oiliness and even breakout-prone skin.

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Succinic Acid

Fair

An acid that helps control oil and reduce the look of breakouts.

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Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract

Fair

Thyme extract that adds antioxidants and may help balance oily skin.

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Undecylenoyl Glycine

Fair

Helps cleansers reduce excess oil while foaming gently on skin.

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Zinc Aspartate

Fair

A chelated zinc form used to condition and calm blemish-prone skin.

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Zinc Citrate

Fair

A zinc salt used in oily, blemish-prone routines to help control shine.

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Zinc Glycinate

Fair

A chelated zinc form used for conditioning in breakout-prone care.

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Zinc Sulfate

Fair

A zinc salt used in toners for its mild astringent, oil-control effect.

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Hypochlorite Ion

Poor

A strong antimicrobial rarely used in skincare due to irritation risk.

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