Atomy A.C. Expert Spot Solution Versus DR's Secret Spot Serum 8
Updated on January 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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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Ingredient Info
Atomy A.C. Expert Spot Solution 18 ingredients
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 27 ingredients
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Atomy A.C. Expert Spot Solution 18 ingredients
DR's Secret Spot Serum 8 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
EmollientAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Alcohol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
4-Terpineol
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Arctium Majus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingNasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDenatonium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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