e.l.f. cosmetics Blemish Breakthrough Acne-Treating Body Mist Versus Pixi Beauty Clarity Mist
Updated on January 13, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
e.l.f. cosmetics Blemish Breakthrough Acne-Treating Body Mist 21 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Clarity Mist 40 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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e.l.f. cosmetics Blemish Breakthrough Acne-Treating Body Mist 21 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Clarity Mist 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Trehalose
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract
TonicTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhytic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Denatonium Benzoate
Masking
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Propanediol, Alcohol, Niacinamide, Trehalose, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Zinc PCA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Phytic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Denatonium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin ConditioningVinegar Extract
EmollientSea Salt Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHypochlorous Acid
Antiseborrhoeic
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Coriandrum Sativum Fruit/Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Mineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract, Vinegar Extract, Sea Salt Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hypochlorous Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit/Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Mineral Salts, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sucrose, Sodium Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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