Oxecure Acne Clear Potion Versus Benzac Benzoyl Peroxide Spots Treatment Gel 5%
Updated on June 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both facial treatments. They have a total of 3 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Oxecure Acne Clear Potion 39 ingredients
Benzac Benzoyl Peroxide Spots Treatment Gel 5% 11 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Oxecure Acne Clear Potion 39 ingredients
Benzac Benzoyl Peroxide Spots Treatment Gel 5% 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningEthoxydiglycol
HumectantCamphor
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSebacic Acid
Buffering1,10-Decanediol
SolventPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Isomerized Safflower Acid
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Kaolin
Abrasive
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Alcohol Denat., Zinc Oxide, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Camphor, Silica, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Chlorphenesin, CI 77491, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Zinc PCA, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltodextrin, Polysorbate 80, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, 1,10-Decanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Isomerized Safflower Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ascorbic Acid, Beeswax, Benzalkonium Chloride, Kaolin, Palmitic Acid, Zinc Sulfate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium 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 GlycerinWater. 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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Oxecure Acne Clear Potion 39 ingredients
Benzac Benzoyl Peroxide Spots Treatment Gel 5% 11 ingredients
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