Blume Blume Buds Power Patches for Acne-Prone Skin Versus The INKEY List Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patches
Updated on July 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Blume Blume Buds Power Patches for Acne-Prone Skin 2 ingredients
The INKEY List Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patches 8 ingredients
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Blume Blume Buds Power Patches for Acne-Prone Skin 2 ingredients
The INKEY List Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patches 8 ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrocolloid is technically not an INCI ingredient. It is a type of material used to dress uninfected wounds.
Hydrocolloid is coated with a mix of gelatin, pectin, xanthan gum, carrageenan, and other biopolymers.
Hydrocolloid patches made for treating pimples often have other ingredients, such as tea tree oil, salicylic acid, niacinamide, glycolic acid, and more. Unfortunately, unless a company discloses this information, we won't have a way to know what other ingredients are present.
When hydrocolloid is applied to a wound, the polysaccharides and polymers absorb water to form a gel. These moist conditions help promote wound healing without breaking down cell tissue.
A study from 2021 found Hydrocolloid may aid in scar healing.
Learn more about HydrocolloidSalicylic 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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Blume Blume Buds Power Patches for Acne-Prone Skin 2 ingredients
The INKEY List Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patches 8 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Blume Blume Buds Power Patches for Acne-Prone Skin 2 ingredients
The INKEY List Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patches 8 ingredients
So far these patches have been quite good, they are really invisible on the skin which is great when I have big break outs and need to cover them so they’re completely invisible.
They’re also very cheap which is good for the amount of patches you’re getting. I do recommend these if you’re looking for a very affordable and good quality pimple patch.
I bought these from Look Fantastic.
So far I like these. They stay on the skin and protect the pimples from outside bacteria. They are also cheap so...
