The Originote Acne Spot Cream Versus Circadia Spot Stop
Updated on February 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Originote Acne Spot Cream 28 ingredients
Circadia Spot Stop 30 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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The Originote Acne Spot Cream 28 ingredients
Circadia Spot Stop 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Propanediol
SolventAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hexamidine Diisethionate
Emollient
Sulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Dextrin
AbsorbentCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingStephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCalamine
AbsorbentCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Trehalose
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil, Methylpropanediol, Allantoin, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Hexamidine Diisethionate, Sulfur, Dextrin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Calamine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Trehalose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteth-20
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Avena Sativa Bran
Abrasive
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
Solvent4-Terpineol
MaskingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Menthol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Camphor
Masking
Comb Extract
Skin ConditioningPaullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingWater, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Avena Sativa Bran, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Methylpropanediol, 4-Terpineol, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Menthol, Allantoin, Carbomer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Camphor, Comb Extract, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholButylene 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.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinIngredient Ratings
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