Acne Ingredients
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
A vitamin B3 that fades dark spots, shrinks pores, and balances oil.
Retinol
Retinol is a vitamin A form that smooths lines and evens out skin tone.
Azelaic Acid
Clears breakouts, fades dark marks, and smooths skin's texture.
Adapalene
A retinoid that treats acne and smooths skin with regular use.
Bakuchiol
A plant-based retinol alternative that smooths lines and clears skin.
Benzoyl Peroxide
A classic acne treatment that clears pores and kills acne bacteria.
Glycolic Acid
A sugarcane-derived acid that exfoliates for smoother, brighter skin.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid unclogs pores and smooths texture by exfoliating inside them.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
A tea tree essential oil valued for its scent and use in blemish care.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C)
A stable vitamin C form that brightens skin and fights free radicals.
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Japanese goldthread root extract that calms and helps balance skin.
Betaine Salicylate
A gentler BHA that unclogs pores and smooths texture.
Capryloyl Glycine
Helps balance oil and reduce the look of blemishes gently.
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
An oil-soluble BHA that smooths texture and clears pores.
Colloidal Sulfur
Suspended sulfur particles that help clear congested, blemish-prone skin.
Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Alpine willowherb extract that calms skin and reduces shine.
Glycereth-26 Salicylic Acid
A gentler form of salicylic acid that unclogs pores and smooths texture.
Hydrocolloid
A gel-forming material used in pimple patches to protect and heal spots.
Hypochlorous Acid
A gentle antimicrobial that cleanses and calms blemish-prone skin.
Lactic Acid
An AHA that gently exfoliates for smoother, brighter-looking skin.
Linoleic Acid
A lightweight fatty acid that strengthens skin's barrier and calms breakouts.
Mandelic Acid
An almond-derived acid that gently exfoliates and fades dark spots.
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
A plant-derived antioxidant that helps control shine and clear pores.
Phytosphingosine
A ceramide-like lipid that calms skin and strengthens its barrier.
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
An azelaic acid derivative that evens tone and controls shine.
Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
Guava leaf extract calms skin and helps control shine and breakouts.
Retinal
A potent vitamin A form that smooths texture and fades dark spots.
Stay-C 50
A stable vitamin C form that brightens and evens out skin tone.
Sulfur
A mineral that absorbs oil and helps clear the look of blemishes.
Totarol
A tree bark compound used to fight free radicals and support clear skin.
Zinc Gluconate
A mild zinc salt that helps balance oily, blemish-prone skin.
Zinc PCA
Helps moderate oil while adding light hydration for a balanced feel.
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Found in royal jelly, it helps balance oily, breakout-prone skin.
Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract
Garlic extract with antioxidant and blemish-fighting properties.
Copper PCA
A copper mineral salt that helps control shine while adding hydration.
Hexamidine Diisethionate
A preservative that fights bacteria and may support clearer-looking skin.
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
A gentle retinoid that smooths texture and evens out skin tone.
Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract
A kānuka leaf extract meant to calm redness and support clear skin.
Lactobacillus/Salix Purpurea Bark Ferment Extract
A fermented willow bark blend that calms skin and clears congestion.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract
A tea tree extract used to help clarify oily or blemish-prone skin.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Powder
A ground tea tree leaf powder that physically buffs away rough skin.
Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Bark Extract
A neem bark extract that targets oiliness and eases redness.
Oligopeptide-10
A peptide used in blemish products to calm redness from breakouts.
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Oregano extract with antioxidants that can irritate sensitive skin.
Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
A tannin-rich extract that cuts shine and adds antioxidant defense.
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
A zinc yeast ferment that helps balance oil for a matte look.
Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
This ceramide-like lipid strengthens skin's barrier and calms it.
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
A root extract that calms skin and may brighten a dull complexion.
Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
A root extract used to calm oiliness and even breakout-prone skin.
Succinic Acid
An acid that helps control oil and reduce the look of breakouts.
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract
Thyme extract that adds antioxidants and may help balance oily skin.
Undecylenoyl Glycine
Helps cleansers reduce excess oil while foaming gently on skin.
Zinc Aspartate
A chelated zinc form used to condition and calm blemish-prone skin.
Zinc Citrate
A zinc salt used in oily, blemish-prone routines to help control shine.
Zinc Glycinate
A chelated zinc form used for conditioning in breakout-prone care.
Zinc Sulfate
A zinc salt used in toners for its mild astringent, oil-control effect.
Hypochlorite Ion
A strong antimicrobial rarely used in skincare due to irritation risk.
