Barenbliss Pimple Warrior! Salicylic Acid Acne Drying Lotion Versus Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel
Updated on August 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free facial treatments. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Barenbliss Pimple Warrior! Salicylic Acid Acne Drying Lotion 20 ingredients
Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel 9 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Barenbliss Pimple Warrior! Salicylic Acid Acne Drying Lotion 20 ingredients
Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCalamine
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Amylopectin
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Quaternium-73
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningViscum Album Leaf Extract
SoothingImperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Calamine, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Amylopectin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dextrin, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Oxide, Allantoin, Silica, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Quaternium-73, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Viscum Album Leaf Extract, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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Barenbliss Pimple Warrior! Salicylic Acid Acne Drying Lotion 20 ingredients
Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel 9 ingredients
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