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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel versus Galderma Epiduo .

Last updated on January 23, 2024. Published on July 09, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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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.

Prescription

Prescription skincare treatments. The ingredients in these product are prescription strength and considered medication. In many countries, these must be prescribed by a certified professional.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel 31 ingredients

Galderma Epiduo 12 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel 31 ingredients

Galderma Epiduo 12 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Retinoid (2)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying (4)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Benzoyl Peroxide

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Galderma Epiduo contains this as ingredient number 11.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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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Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

Galderma Epiduo contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.

Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.

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Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

Galderma Epiduo contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

Galderma Epiduo contains this as ingredient number 7.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel 31 ingredients

Galderma Epiduo 12 ingredients

48% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel 31 ingredients

Galderma Epiduo 12 ingredients

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Reviews

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Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel 31 ingredients

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Galderma Epiduo 12 ingredients

4.0 /5
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M31_12121181

11 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Bye Acne
Very aggressive but very effective (Not as aggressive as the Clindoxyl). Benzoyl peroxide is no joke! I have used on my back acne and on...

Bye Acne
Very aggressive but very effective (Not as aggressive as the Clindoxyl). Benzoyl peroxide is no joke! I have used on my back acne and on the hormonal acne on my face, both worked perfectly. But never forget the moisturizer! Always follow the instructions written on the box and you will have no problems.

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