Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Denese SkinScience Zeno Acne Blemish RX versus Kate Somerville EradiKateā¢ Acne Treatment .
Published on February 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe facial treatments. They have a total of 7 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 fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and common allergens
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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.
Ingredient Info
Dr. Denese SkinScience Zeno Acne Blemish RX 7 ingredients
Kate Somerville EradiKateā¢ Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons š
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances š
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates š
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens š
Oil Free
This product is free of oils š
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients š
Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan š„
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free š
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons š
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances š
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates š
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens š
Oil Free
This product is free of oils š
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients š
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan š„
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free š
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Dr. Denese SkinScience Zeno Acne Blemish RX 7 ingredients
Kate Somerville EradiKateā¢ Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dr. Denese SkinScience Zeno Acne Blemish RX 7 ingredients
Kate Somerville EradiKateā¢ Acne Treatment 8 ingredients
Isopropyl Alcohol ā¢ Water ā¢ Zinc Oxide ā¢ Salicylic Acid ā¢ Camphor ā¢ Magnesium Aluminum Silicate ā¢ CI 77491
Isopropyl Alcohol ā¢ Water ā¢ Zinc Oxide ā¢ Sulfur ā¢ Camphor ā¢ Magnesium Aluminum Silicate ā¢ Salicylic Acid ā¢ CI 77491
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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.
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholDr. Denese SkinScience Zeno Acne Blemish RX contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kate Somerville EradiKateā¢ Acne Treatment 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 WaterDr. Denese SkinScience Zeno Acne Blemish RX contains this as ingredient number 2.
Kate Somerville EradiKateā¢ Acne Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideDr. Denese SkinScience Zeno Acne Blemish RX contains this as ingredient number 3.
Kate Somerville EradiKateā¢ Acne Treatment contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 AcidDr. Denese SkinScience Zeno Acne Blemish RX contains this as ingredient number 4.
Kate Somerville EradiKateā¢ Acne Treatment contains this as ingredient number 7.
Camphor is a waxy solid with a strong scent. It is made using turpentine oil.
Camphor is used for medicinal purposes due to its cooling effect. In medicine, camphor is a common anti-inflammation ingredient.
It possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties.
One study found camphor to be a potential anti-wrinkle ingredient. This might be due to its ability to increase elastin and collagen production. Collagen and elastin are responsible for plump and youthful looking skin.
It is best to use cosmetics with a small amount of camphor under 11%. Using topical camphor may induce irritation and redness.
In the past, camphor was traditionally made by distilling the wood of the camphor tree.
Learn more about CamphorDr. Denese SkinScience Zeno Acne Blemish RX contains this as ingredient number 5.
Kate Somerville EradiKateā¢ Acne Treatment contains this as ingredient number 5.
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.
Magnesium aluminum silicate is used for enhancing texture and as an absorbent. Due to its large molecular size, it is unable to be absorbed into the skin.
Like other types of silica, this ingredient can be used to thicken a product. As an absorbent, it may be used to absorb extra water or help prevent clumping.
Learn more about Magnesium Aluminum SilicateDr. Denese SkinScience Zeno Acne Blemish RX contains this as ingredient number 6.
Kate Somerville EradiKateā¢ Acne Treatment contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Dr. Denese SkinScience Zeno Acne Blemish RX contains this as ingredient number 7.
Kate Somerville EradiKateā¢ Acne Treatment contains this as ingredient number 8.
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