Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of A'Pieu Goblin Blackhead Peeling Pad versus DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 .
Last updated on December 09, 2023. Published on April 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
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Ingredient Info
A'Pieu Goblin Blackhead Peeling Pad 25 ingredients
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 27 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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A'Pieu Goblin Blackhead Peeling Pad 25 ingredients
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 27 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
A'Pieu Goblin Blackhead Peeling Pad 25 ingredients
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 27 ingredients
Water • Cellulose • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Quaternium-60 • Propylene Glycol • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Alcohol • Carbomer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Parfum • Sodium Chloride • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Coptis Chinensis Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Bidens Pilosa Extract • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Citric Acid • Salicylic Acid • Charcoal Powder
Water • Propylene Glycol • Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Ethoxydiglycol • Polysorbate 20 • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Glycerin • 4-Terpineol • Panthenol • Sodium Lactate • Salicylic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • T-Butyl Alcohol • Arctium Majus Root Extract • Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract • Nasturtium Officinale Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Fucus Vesiculosus Extract • Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract • Hedera Helix Leaf Extract • Denatonium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterA'Pieu Goblin Blackhead Peeling Pad contains this as ingredient number 1.
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
A'Pieu Goblin Blackhead Peeling Pad contains this as ingredient number 3.
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinA'Pieu Goblin Blackhead Peeling Pad contains this as ingredient number 4.
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolA'Pieu Goblin Blackhead Peeling Pad contains this as ingredient number 7.
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholA'Pieu Goblin Blackhead Peeling Pad contains this as ingredient number 9.
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
A'Pieu Goblin Blackhead Peeling Pad contains this as ingredient number 19.
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidA'Pieu Goblin Blackhead Peeling Pad contains this as ingredient number 25.
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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A'Pieu Goblin Blackhead Peeling Pad 25 ingredients
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 27 ingredients
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A'Pieu Goblin Blackhead Peeling Pad 25 ingredients
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 27 ingredients
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