Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Boots Skin Clear 2 Hour Spot Gel versus CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide (UK Version) .
Last updated on October 01, 2023. Published on February 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 3 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 common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
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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
Boots Skin Clear 2 Hour Spot Gel 8 ingredients
CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide (UK Version) 24 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Boots Skin Clear 2 Hour Spot Gel 8 ingredients
CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide (UK Version) 24 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Boots Skin Clear 2 Hour Spot Gel 8 ingredients
CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide (UK Version) 24 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Glycolic Acid • Lactic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Niacinamide • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Carbomer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Triethyl Citrate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Cholesterol • Chlorphenesin • Disodium EDTA • Hydroxypropyl Guar • Caprylyl Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Phytosphingosine • Benzoic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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 WaterBoots Skin Clear 2 Hour Spot Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide (UK Version) contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 AcidBoots Skin Clear 2 Hour Spot Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide (UK Version) contains this as ingredient number 6.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumBoots Skin Clear 2 Hour Spot Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide (UK Version) contains this as ingredient number 22.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Boots Skin Clear 2 Hour Spot Gel 8 ingredients
CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide (UK Version) 24 ingredients
Usage
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Boots Skin Clear 2 Hour Spot Gel 8 ingredients
CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide (UK Version) 24 ingredients
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CeraVe Blemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide (UK Version) 24 ingredients
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