Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX versus Musely The Spot Cream Erase .
Last updated on November 13, 2023. Published on November 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX 25 ingredients
Musely The Spot Cream Erase 4 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 😥
At a glance
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The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX 25 ingredients
Musely The Spot Cream Erase 4 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX 25 ingredients
Musely The Spot Cream Erase 4 ingredients
Hydroquinone 4% • Kojic Acid 4% • Azelaic Acid 3% • Hydrocortisone 2.5% • Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Polysorbate 60 • Isohexadecane • Isododecane • C13-15 Alkane • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-75 Stearate • Polyacrylate-13 • Polyisobutene • Polysorbate 20 • Polyurethane-39 • Stearyl Behenate • Cetyl Alcohol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbic Acid • Sodium Bisulfite • Benzoic Acid 0.09% • Sorbic Acid 0.09% • BHT • Propanediol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydroquinone is used to treat hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and age spots.
It works by decreasing the melanocytes in your skin. Melanocytes are cells that create melanin (the color pigment in skin).
Be sure to use this ingredient as prescribed by your doctor. Wearing sunscreen is also a must (you should be wearing sunscreen anyway!).
Most hydroquinone prescriptions are not to be used for longer than 3 months.
This ingredient is banned in the EU for being skin sensitizer. In the US, this ingredient is not allowed for over-the-counter sale.
There is no known research backing this ingredient to be carcinogenic in humans.
Gentle reminder that all skin tones are beautiful!
Learn more about HydroquinoneThe Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX contains this as ingredient number 1.
Musely The Spot Cream Erase contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kojic acid comes from fungi and can also be from fermented foods. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient works by blocking tyrosine, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.
Kojic Acid is antifungal and often used to treat fungal infections. Additionally, it can help fight bacteria with its antimicrobrial properties. A side effect may be treating acne caused by bacteria.
A similar ingredient is arbutin.
Learn more about Kojic AcidThe Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX contains this as ingredient number 2.
Musely The Spot Cream Erase contains this as ingredient number 2.
Hydrocortisone is the name for the hormone cortisol when used in medication.
It is medication and not technically a cosmetic ingredient. Most countries allow topical creams to contain up between 0.05 - 2.5% (depending on the country) of hydrocortisone without a prescription. Higher amounts usually require a prescription from a professional.
Hydrocortisone can help relieve rashes, eczema, itching, and other inflammation induced skin conditions.
We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient.
Learn more about HydrocortisoneThe Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX contains this as ingredient number 4.
Musely The Spot Cream Erase contains this as ingredient number 4.
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The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX 25 ingredients
Musely The Spot Cream Erase 4 ingredients
Usage
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The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX 25 ingredients
Musely The Spot Cream Erase 4 ingredients
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