Smacne Sticks and Patches Versus Starface Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Smacne Sticks and Patches 1 ingredient
Starface Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches 2 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Smacne Sticks and Patches 1 ingredient
Starface Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches 2 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrocolloid is technically not an INCI ingredient. It is a type of material used to dress uninfected wounds.
Hydrocolloid is coated with a mix of gelatin, pectin, xanthan gum, carrageenan, and other biopolymers.
Hydrocolloid patches made for treating pimples often have other ingredients, such as tea tree oil, salicylic acid, niacinamide, glycolic acid, and more. Unfortunately, unless a company discloses this information, we won't have a way to know what other ingredients are present.
When hydrocolloid is applied to a wound, the polysaccharides and polymers absorb water to form a gel. These moist conditions help promote wound healing without breaking down cell tissue.
A study from 2021 found Hydrocolloid may aid in scar healing.
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When to use
Smacne Sticks and Patches 1 ingredient
Starface Hydro-Star + Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches 2 ingredients
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