Medinova - Hiruscar Anti Acne Advance Spot Gel Versus Acnes Spot Care
Updated on November 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both facial treatments. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and parabens
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Ingredient Info
Medinova - Hiruscar Anti Acne Advance Spot Gel 28 ingredients
Acnes Spot Care 20 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Medinova - Hiruscar Anti Acne Advance Spot Gel 28 ingredients
Acnes Spot Care 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningFomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Methylparaben
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Abrasive
Bisabolol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycosaminoglycans
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ethyl Ether
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Butylparaben
Masking
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Quaternium-73
Water, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methylparaben, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, Lactic Acid, Glycosaminoglycans, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethyl Ether, Glycerin, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Quaternium-73
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol Alginate
BHT
Antioxidant
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Disodium EDTA
PEG-5 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Propylparaben
Preservative
Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Arbutin, Triethanolamine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Propylene Glycol Alginate, BHT, Cetrimonium Bromide, Pyridoxine Hcl, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, PEG-5 Castor Oil, Methylparaben, Parfum, Propylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Learn more about PropylparabenIngredient Ratings
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Medinova - Hiruscar Anti Acne Advance Spot Gel 28 ingredients
Acnes Spot Care 20 ingredients
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Medinova - Hiruscar Anti Acne Advance Spot Gel 28 ingredients
At first this gel helped to take out a developing whitehead quickly. But it left my skin feeling irritated and cystic acne developed after I rubbed the gel around an affected area.
