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Murad Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment Versus iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Pimple Paste Overnight Blemish Drying Paste

Facial Treatment

American Brand United States

Updated on August 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

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 parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Murad Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment 27 ingredients

iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Pimple Paste Overnight Blemish Drying Paste 33 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

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Murad Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment 27 ingredients

iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Pimple Paste Overnight Blemish Drying Paste 33 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment

Salicylic Acid 2%

Masking

Water

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol

Antimicrobial

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Propanediol

Pentylene Glycol

Glycerin

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Silica

Abrasive

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Emulsion Stabilising

C12-15 Alkyl Lactate

Emollient

Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Urea

Yeast Amino Acids

Trehalose

Inositol

Taurine

Betaine

Thymol

Terpineol

Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning

Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

Emollient

4-T-Butylcyclohexanol

Masking

Disodium EDTA

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Pimple Paste Overnight Blemish Drying Paste

Water

Kaolin

Bentonite

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Propanediol

Solvent

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Astringent

Sulfur

Antiseborrhoeic

3 / 0 Helps fight Acne Icon

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

1,2-Hexanediol

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Silica

Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil

Masking

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil

Masking

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Antioxidant

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Skin Conditioning

Magnesium Sulfate

Zinc Sulfate

Antimicrobial

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning

Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil

Masking

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Genipa Americana Extract

Arginine

Acacia Senegal Gum

Citric Acid

Cellulose Gum

Algin

Xanthan Gum

Maltodextrin

Sodium Citrate

Sodium Phytate

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Aluminum Hydroxide

Hydroxyacetophenone

CI 77891

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Emulsion Stabilising

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.

It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.

One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.

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Propanediol

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Silica

Absorbent, Abrasive

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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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