Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment versus Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Cream .
Published on October 18, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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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
Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment 32 ingredients
Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Cream 24 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Foeniculum Vulgare Oil
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Canola Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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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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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 🎉
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Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment 32 ingredients
Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Cream 24 ingredients
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Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment 32 ingredients
Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Cream 24 ingredients
Salicylic Acid 0.75% • Alcohol Denat. • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Water • Achillea Millefolium Extract • Borago Officinalis Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Carum Petroselinum Extract • Foeniculum Vulgare Oil • Salix Nigra Bark Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil • Secale Cereale Seed Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Parfum • Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Corylus Avellana Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Beta-Carotene • Canola Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Retinyl Palmitate • Limonene • Linalool
Salicylic Acid 2% • Water • Caprylic Acid • Glycerin • Salix Nigra Bark Extract • Zinc Stearate • Beeswax • Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract • Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Hydrastis Canadensis Extract • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Stearic Acid • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum • Lecithin • Glycine Soja Oil • Potassium Stearate • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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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 AcidBurt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.
Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 WaterBurt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.
Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Salix Nigra Bark Extract.
Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment contains this as ingredient number 10.
Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilBurt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment contains this as ingredient number 15.
Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumBurt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment contains this as ingredient number 16.
Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolBurt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment contains this as ingredient number 21.
Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilBurt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment contains this as ingredient number 28.
Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment 32 ingredients
Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Cream 24 ingredients
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