Perrigo Adapalene Cream, 0.1% Versus Alba Botanical Acnedote Invisible Treatment Gel
Updated on March 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Perrigo Adapalene Cream, 0.1% 13 ingredients
Alba Botanical Acnedote Invisible Treatment Gel 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Perrigo Adapalene Cream, 0.1% 13 ingredients
Alba Botanical Acnedote Invisible Treatment Gel 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSpiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root
EmollientSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Glycerin, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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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Perrigo Adapalene Cream, 0.1% 13 ingredients
Alba Botanical Acnedote Invisible Treatment Gel 22 ingredients
