Dr. Idriss Patch It Azelaic Acid Rescue Pimple Patches Versus Starface Hydro-Star + Recovery Pimple Patches
Updated on June 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Idriss Patch It Azelaic Acid Rescue Pimple Patches 9 ingredients
Starface Hydro-Star + Recovery Pimple Patches 14 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Dr. Idriss Patch It Azelaic Acid Rescue Pimple Patches 9 ingredients
Starface Hydro-Star + Recovery Pimple Patches 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Hydrogenated Petroleum Resin
Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Polyurethane-4
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cellulose Gum, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Petroleum Resin, Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Paraffinum Liquidum, Polyurethane-4, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Retinol, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePolyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobuteneIngredient Ratings
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Dr. Idriss Patch It Azelaic Acid Rescue Pimple Patches 9 ingredients
Starface Hydro-Star + Recovery Pimple Patches 14 ingredients
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