Moody Acnexpert Overnight Acne Spot Correcting Pen Versus Bake 2% Salicylic Acid Face Serum
Updated on February 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Moody Acnexpert Overnight Acne Spot Correcting Pen 17 ingredients
Bake 2% Salicylic Acid Face Serum 6 ingredients
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Moody Acnexpert Overnight Acne Spot Correcting Pen 17 ingredients
Bake 2% Salicylic Acid Face Serum 6 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCalamine
AbsorbentPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideSalicylic 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.
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