The Raw Acne Spot Drying Solution
The Pastels Shop "SA" Acne Clear Serum
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The Raw Acne Spot Drying Solution Versus The Pastels Shop "SA" Acne Clear Serum

Facial Treatment
Serum
Malaysian Brand Malaysia
Malaysian Brand Malaysia

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain BHA

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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The Raw Acne Spot Drying Solution 33 ingredients

The Pastels Shop "SA" Acne Clear Serum 15 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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The Raw Acne Spot Drying Solution 33 ingredients

The Pastels Shop "SA" Acne Clear Serum 15 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Acne Spot Drying Solution

Water

Skin Conditioning

Zinc Carbonate

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cucumis Sativus Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Antiseborrhoeic
Can worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sulfur

Antiseborrhoeic
3 / 0 Helps fight Acne Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract

Skin Conditioning

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Astringent
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glyceryl Caprylate

Emollient

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Humectant
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Camphor

Masking
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glycolic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Menthol

Masking
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Disodium EDTA

O-Cymen-5-Ol

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Water, Zinc Carbonate, Zinc Oxide, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Sulfur, Salicylic Acid, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Camphor, Glycolic Acid, Menthol, Disodium EDTA, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Phenoxyethanol

"SA" Acne Clear Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Trideceth-6

Emulsifying

Triethanolamine

Buffering
2 / 0

Dextrin

Absorbent

Polydextrose

Humectant

Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Amylopectin

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Trideceth-6, Triethanolamine, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Amylopectin, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin

Ingredient Ratings

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Acne Spot Drying Solution
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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"SA" Acne Clear Serum
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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When to use

The Raw Acne Spot Drying Solution 33 ingredients

The Pastels Shop "SA" Acne Clear Serum 15 ingredients

36 Routines
11% use in am
89% use in pm
86% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
16 Routines
19% use in am
81% use in pm
44% use every day

Reviews

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The Raw Acne Spot Drying Solution 33 ingredients

5.00
Overall rating
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4
3
2
1
What people say
Absorbs Well 100% Great Value 100% Light 100%

The Pastels Shop "SA" Acne Clear Serum 15 ingredients

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