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

Published on October 19, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA, peptides and retinoid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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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.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
Retinoid (2)
Niacinamide
Peptides

Benefits

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

Concerns

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

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)
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Ingredients Explained

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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!

Learn more about Water

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

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

2
What it does: Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Salicylic 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 Acid

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Retinol is a form of Vitamin A and proven to help with anti-aging.

It promotes collagen production, increases new cell turnoever, and protects your skin as an antioxidant.

Retinol boosts collagen production and increases cell turnover. This makes retinol effective in removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, and reducing the appearance of pores.

Retinol is less effective when exposed to sun. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent.

Using retinol and retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.

We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.

Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.

Read about Tretinoin

Learn more about Retinol

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate is a form of retinoid. It can be good for be good for oily skin. It can help to improve skin texture, reduce large pores, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, heal scars, and fight acne. It can be bad for dry skin and cause irritation.

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
What it does: Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning

Oligopeptide-10 is a peptide.

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 27.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Loved

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract is moisturizing. This is due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract contains numerous antioxidants such as ferulic acid. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material.

Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning

Boswellia Serrata Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Boswellia serrata, Burseraceae.

AKA Indian Frankincense Extract

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

8
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Honey Extract.

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.

9
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

Learn more about Pentylene Glycol

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 29.

We don't have a description for Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer.

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.

12
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.

As a solvent, dimethyl isosorbide helps dissolve other ingredients. This helps ensure even distribution of an ingredient. It may also be used to decrease the thickness of a product.

Studies show dimethyl isosorbide is able to penetrate skin to deliver other ingredients into the skin, making them more effective.

Learn more about Dimethyl Isosorbide

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

13
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 30.

14
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Polysorbate 20

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.

15
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 23.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 31.

16
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 24.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

17
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.

In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.

However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.

Learn more about BHA

Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 26.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel contains this as ingredient number 32.

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

42% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
48% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Biretix Tri-Active Anti-Blemish Gel 26 ingredients

5.0 /5
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SpyrothLasagiades

6 months ago · Oily Skin
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Strongone
Strong enough for acne and wrinkles.
15% glycolic acid, 2% salicylic acid, 5% niacinamide, retinol! But.... unsafe for fungal acne due...

Strongone
Strong enough for acne and wrinkles.
15% glycolic acid, 2% salicylic acid, 5% niacinamide, retinol! But.... unsafe for fungal acne due to polysorbate 20.

Biretix Duo Anti-Blemish Gel 31 ingredients

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