Dots for Spots Dots for Spots Versus CeraVe Blemish Barrier Patches
Updated on August 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dots for Spots Dots for Spots 5 ingredients
CeraVe Blemish Barrier Patches 17 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Dots for Spots Dots for Spots 5 ingredients
CeraVe Blemish Barrier Patches 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
Abrasive
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Cellulose Gum, Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Paraffinum Liquidum, Water, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumHydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin) is an exfoliant.
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