Beautycounter Countercontrol SOS Acne Spot Treatment Versus Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief
Updated on December 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe facial treatments. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Beautycounter Countercontrol SOS Acne Spot Treatment 13 ingredients
Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Beautycounter Countercontrol SOS Acne Spot Treatment 13 ingredients
Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzoyl Peroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningEthoxydiglycol
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventSteareth-2
EmulsifyingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingPolyquaternium-37
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolWater. 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!
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