Makeup Artist's Choice 15% Salicylic Acid At Home Peel Versus Meishoku Brilliant Colors Skin Lotion Bigansui
Updated on October 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 1 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 and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Makeup Artist's Choice 15% Salicylic Acid At Home Peel 1 ingredient
Meishoku Brilliant Colors Skin Lotion Bigansui 4 ingredients
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Makeup Artist's Choice 15% Salicylic Acid At Home Peel 1 ingredient
Meishoku Brilliant Colors Skin Lotion Bigansui 4 ingredients
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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.
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.
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Makeup Artist's Choice 15% Salicylic Acid At Home Peel 1 ingredient
Meishoku Brilliant Colors Skin Lotion Bigansui 4 ingredients
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Makeup Artist's Choice 15% Salicylic Acid At Home Peel 1 ingredient
Great for cysts, papules, and small whiteheads/blackheads. This stuff is strong AF and cheap. I apply this to giant cysts and the size is considerably smaller the next day. I don't recommend putting this on pustules since the skin covering the pus is super thin and you WILL scab. I also find this works well for hyperpigmentation, especially if you're a POC like me. Since it's a stronger BHA, it Show more
