Healez Beauty SOS Acne Spot Gel Versus Safi Acne Solutions Instant Spot Corrector
Updated on December 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Healez Beauty SOS Acne Spot Gel 18 ingredients
Safi Acne Solutions Instant Spot Corrector 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Healez Beauty SOS Acne Spot Gel 18 ingredients
Safi Acne Solutions Instant Spot Corrector 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sparassis Crispa Extract
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
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
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Lactobionic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Copper Tripeptide-1, 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, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventXanthan Gum
Emulsifying3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolydextrose
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Amylopectin
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Panthenol, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Salicylic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Xanthan Gum, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Glycerin, Amylopectin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Mandelic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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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Healez Beauty SOS Acne Spot Gel 18 ingredients
Safi Acne Solutions Instant Spot Corrector 27 ingredients
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