Dermalogica Deep Acne Invisible Liquid Patch Versus up&up Max. Strength Acne Medication
Updated on May 28, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dermalogica Deep Acne Invisible Liquid Patch 44 ingredients
up&up Max. Strength Acne Medication 7 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dermalogica Deep Acne Invisible Liquid Patch 44 ingredients
up&up Max. Strength Acne Medication 7 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sulfur 5%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolylysine
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentCeteareth-12
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventThymol
AntimicrobialTerpineol
Masking
Algin
Masking
Camphor
Masking
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Sulfur 5%, Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycerin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactic Acid, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Beta-Glucan, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glyceryl Stearate, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polylysine, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Ceteareth-12, Titanium Dioxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Thymol, Terpineol, Algin, Camphor, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Dermalogica Deep Acne Invisible Liquid Patch 44 ingredients
up&up Max. Strength Acne Medication 7 ingredients
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