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Rael Miracle Clear Soothing Spot Gel Versus Skinfix 2% BHA Spot Treatment

Facial Treatment

American Brand United States

Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on December 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Rael Miracle Clear Soothing Spot Gel 22 ingredients

Skinfix 2% BHA Spot Treatment 30 ingredients

About this product

At a glance

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Rael Miracle Clear Soothing Spot Gel 22 ingredients

Skinfix 2% BHA Spot Treatment 30 ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Miracle Clear Soothing Spot Gel

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water

Propanediol

Dipropylene Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Glycerin

Humectant

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Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Perfuming

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Ethylhexylglycerin

Xanthan Gum

Water

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Humectant

Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying

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Sodium Phytate

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Citric Acid

Buffering

Centella Asiatica Extract

Succinic Acid

Asiaticoside

Madecassoside

Asiatic Acid

Madecassic Acid

2% BHA Spot Treatment

Salicylic Acid 2%

Masking

Water

Skin Conditioning

Azelaic Acid

Buffering

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Kaolin

Propanediol

Stearyl Alcohol

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C14-22 Alcohols

Niacinamide

Bentonite

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Zinc PCA

Coco-Glucoside

Coconut Alcohol

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Citric Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

Potassium Sorbate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Skin Conditioning

Amylopectin

Dextrin

Polydextrose

Glucose

Sodium Benzoate

Xanthan Gum

Glycerin

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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.

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Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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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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Citric Acid

Buffering, Masking

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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