Acnemy Zitless Patch With Microdarts For Early-stage Pimples Versus Mario Badescu Drying Patch
Updated on August 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Acnemy Zitless Patch With Microdarts For Early-stage Pimples 12 ingredients
Mario Badescu Drying Patch 18 ingredients
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Acnemy Zitless Patch With Microdarts For Early-stage Pimples 12 ingredients
Mario Badescu Drying Patch 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Acrylates Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Cajaputi Extract
Tonic
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Pvp, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Niacinamide, Water, Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Laureth-7, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Phytosphingosine, Madecassoside
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideSalicylic 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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