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The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX Versus Arbonne Intelligence Genius Nightly Resurfacing Pads & Solution

Facial Treatment

American Brand United States

Updated on December 27, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX 25 ingredients

Arbonne Intelligence Genius Nightly Resurfacing Pads & Solution 29 ingredients

About this product

At a glance

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The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX 25 ingredients

Arbonne Intelligence Genius Nightly Resurfacing Pads & Solution 29 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Dark Spot FormulaRX

Hydroquinone 4%

Stabilising

Kojic Acid 4%

Antioxidant

Azelaic Acid 3%

Buffering

Hydrocortisone 2.5%

Water

Skin Conditioning

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Polysorbate 60

Isohexadecane

Isododecane

C13-15 Alkane

Glyceryl Stearate

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-75 Stearate

Polyacrylate-13

Polyisobutene

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyurethane-39

Stearyl Behenate

Emollient

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

0 / 0 Vitamin E Icon

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant

Sodium Bisulfite

Benzoic Acid 0.09%

Sorbic Acid 0.09%

BHT

Propanediol

Intelligence Genius Nightly Resurfacing Pads & Solution

Dimethicone

Sd Alcohol 40-B

Trisiloxane

Diisopropyl Sebacate

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Bakuchiol

Antimicrobial

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil

Astringent

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Masking

Medicago Sativa Extract

Tonic

Cichorium Intybus Root Extract

Masking

Bisabolol

Masking

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Mandelic Acid

Azelaic Acid

Hexylresorcinol

Ethyl Linoleate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Niacinamide

Water

Phenoxyethanol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Cyclotetrasiloxane

T-Butyl Alcohol

Denatonium Benzoate

Farnesol

Geraniol

Limonene

Linalool

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Azelaic Acid

Buffering, Masking

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid derived from grains. This ingredient is effective in treating acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions.

It has been shown to reduce the growth of acne-causing bacteria and helps reduce inflammation. On top of that, it helps reduce the production of sebum and unclog pores.

Azelaic Acid also has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect our skin cells from free-radical damage.

One of the main benefits of azelaic acid is that it is gentle and well-tolerated by most people.

Fun fact: The lab-created form of azelaic acid is typically used within cosmetic products for its shelf-stability.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water