Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel Versus Skintific 3x Acid Intensive Acne Spot Gel
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel 35 ingredients
Skintific 3x Acid Intensive Acne Spot Gel 37 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Skintific 5% Panthenol Acne Calming Water Gel 35 ingredients
Skintific 3x Acid Intensive Acne Spot Gel 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerophosphoinositol Choline
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentasodium Pentetate
Erythritol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Phytic Acid
Silver Oxide
AntimicrobialDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Sodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Water, Panthenol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Dipropylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ectoin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Butylene Glycol, Glycerophosphoinositol Choline, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Pentasodium Pentetate, Erythritol, Propanediol, Phytic Acid, Silver Oxide, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Lecithin, Sodium Ascorbate, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Water
Skin ConditioningErythritol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Succinic Acid
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycerophosphoinositol Choline
Skin ProtectingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningNordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRutin
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentWater, Erythritol, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Succinic Acid, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerophosphoinositol Choline, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rutin, Biotin, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Parfum, Cyclodextrin
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.
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 preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolYou might know this ingredient as a sugar substitute in foods. It is a sugar alcohol with humectant properties.
Humectants attract water to your skin (like glycerin or hyaluronic acid).
Fun fact: Erythritol can be naturally found in some fermented foods.
Learn more about ErythritolGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Glycerophosphoinositol Choline yet.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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