Rovectin LHA Blemish Ampoule Versus Make p:rem Rice Biome Bubble Peeling
Updated on November 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Rovectin LHA Blemish Ampoule 30 ingredients
Make p:rem Rice Biome Bubble Peeling 24 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Rovectin LHA Blemish Ampoule 30 ingredients
Make p:rem Rice Biome Bubble Peeling 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingPropanediol
SolventCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Glutathione
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Propanediol, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glutathione, Hyaluronic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Carbomer, Glycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol Denat.
Water
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-60
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fiber
Abrasive
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Disodium EDTA
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentWater, Quaternium-60, Propylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pyrus Malus Fiber, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Decyl Glucoside, Triethylhexanoin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Dextrin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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!
Learn more about WaterCapryloyl Salicylic Acid comes from salicylic acid, the famous acne-fighting BHA.
It usually goes by a more common name of LHA, or lipohydroxy acid.
Like salicylic acid, this ingredient is a chemical exfoliant that can help break down the oil in your pores and reduce inflammation.
Though studies for LHA do show it to be less effective than salicylic acid. To be fair, salicylic acid is the reigning monarch of acne treatments.
However, a study from 2009 found LHA to be comparable to BPO, making it a good alternative for people with sensitive skin. Another study of 14 patients found a significant decrease in comedones after using LHA.
Another pro of LHA? It is less irritating than salicylic acid due to its large molecule size.
Large molecules cannot penetrate skin as well, so they are gentler on the skin. LHA is much less penetrative than salicylic acid.
An in-vitro study (not done on a living organism) found only 6% of LHA penetrated past the statum corneum compared to 58% of salicylic acid. An in-vivo (done on a living organism) analysis revealed ~17% of LHA was still present in the top layer of skin after 4 days, versus ~9% of salicylic acid.
Interestingly, a study from 2008 found LHA comparable to another famous acid, glycolic acid.
This study found about 10% of LHA is as effective as 20-50% of glycolic acid in treating hyperpigmentation and fine-lines.
Hydroxy acids have been found to stimulate skin protein, lipids, and thermal thickening. This may have anti-aging benefits.
Learn more about Capryloyl Salicylic AcidCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Rovectin LHA Blemish Ampoule 30 ingredients
Make p:rem Rice Biome Bubble Peeling 24 ingredients
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Here's what our community thinks
Rovectin LHA Blemish Ampoule 30 ingredients
Could be better but still loved it
Sticky and goopy but non-irritating. Was a little hard and messy to use with the dropper. Would probably be better in a pump.
I found this to be pretty ineffective for my blemishes. The bottle is also pretty small. Could be used when one's first starting chemical exfoliation or if your skin is very very sensitive.
