Recipe For men Anti-Blemish Coverstick - Medium Versus CeraVe Acne Control Gel
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Recipe For men Anti-Blemish Coverstick 20 ingredients
CeraVe Acne Control Gel 24 ingredients
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Recipe For men Anti-Blemish Coverstick 20 ingredients
CeraVe Acne Control Gel 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCetearyl Behenate
Emollient
Laureth-2 Benzoate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polybutene
Nylon-12
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantQuercus Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Sprout Extract
HumectantBisabolol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, CI 77891, Cetearyl Behenate, Laureth-2 Benzoate, Octyldodecanol, Mica, Synthetic Beeswax, Polybutene, Nylon-12, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Salicylic Acid, CI 77492, Quercus Serrata Extract, Sesamum Indicum Sprout Extract, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, CI 77491, Alumina, CI 77499
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Benzoic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Salicylic 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.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
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Recipe For men Anti-Blemish Coverstick 20 ingredients
CeraVe Acne Control Gel 24 ingredients
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I don't know what exactly happened, whether I mixed it with other products whose ingredients didn't go well with those in this gel, but this thing made my skin purge. I might have overused it as well, since I know nothing about skincare, though nonetheless it made my skin angry after one use. Just not for me.
In the first week after I bought it I used it twice and it had an immediate purgative effect. The only problem is that if you don't use it with a good moisturizing cream it dries out a lot. I recommend that once the pimples have come out, you use salicylic acid patches so that the extraction is faster and they don't leave marks on the skin. They complement each other very well.
