Benzac Benzoyl Peroxide Spots Treatment Gel 5% Versus Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Calm Down AHA/BHA Acne Spot Gel
Updated on June 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Benzac Benzoyl Peroxide Spots Treatment Gel 5% 11 ingredients
Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Calm Down AHA/BHA Acne Spot Gel 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Benzac Benzoyl Peroxide Spots Treatment Gel 5% 11 ingredients
Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Calm Down AHA/BHA Acne Spot Gel 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningProtease
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDipropylene Glycol
MaskingBoswellia Serrata Gum
Masking
Polyurethane-35
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Pyrus Malus Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Water, Protease, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Polyurethane-35, Xanthan Gum, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Pyrus Malus Pulp Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sorbitan Caprylate, Propanediol, Benzoic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Benzac Benzoyl Peroxide Spots Treatment Gel 5% 11 ingredients
Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Calm Down AHA/BHA Acne Spot Gel 23 ingredients
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