Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care versus Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell .
Published on February 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both facial treatments. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and parabens
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care 20 ingredients
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell 19 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care 20 ingredients
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell 19 ingredients
Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Arbutin • Triethanolamine • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Carbomer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Allantoin • Propylene Glycol Alginate • BHT • Cetrimonium Bromide • Pyridoxine • Salicylic Acid • Disodium EDTA • O-Cymen-5-Ol • Methylparaben • Parfum • Propylparaben
Water • Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Sulfur • Triethanolamine • Salicylic Acid • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Xanthan Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate • O-Cymen-5-Ol • BHT • Pyridoxine • Disodium EDTA • Methylparaben • Propylparaben • Parfum • Cinchona Succirubra Bark Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholRohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care contains this as ingredient number 1.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell contains this as ingredient number 2.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care contains this as ingredient number 2.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinRohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care contains this as ingredient number 3.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell contains this as ingredient number 4.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineRohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care contains this as ingredient number 6.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell contains this as ingredient number 6.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateRohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care contains this as ingredient number 9.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell contains this as ingredient number 10.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care contains this as ingredient number 12.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Pyridoxine.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care contains this as ingredient number 14.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidRohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care contains this as ingredient number 15.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 EDTARohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care contains this as ingredient number 16.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell contains this as ingredient number 15.
O-Cymen-5-Ol is a preservative.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care contains this as ingredient number 17.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell contains this as ingredient number 12.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenRohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care contains this as ingredient number 18.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell contains this as ingredient number 16.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumRohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care contains this as ingredient number 19.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell contains this as ingredient number 18.
Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Learn more about PropylparabenRohto Mentholatum ACNES Spot Care contains this as ingredient number 20.
Rohto Mentholatum ACNES Sealing Jell contains this as ingredient number 17.
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