Vichy Normaderm S.O.S Acne Rescue Spot Corrector Versus Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin E
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 common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Vichy Normaderm S.O.S Acne Rescue Spot Corrector 24 ingredients
Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment 34 ingredients
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Vichy Normaderm S.O.S Acne Rescue Spot Corrector 24 ingredients
Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPEG-100 Stearate
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamide
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSulfur, Water, Niacinamide, Zea Mays Starch, Glycolic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, PEG-100 Stearate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Allantoin, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyacrylamide, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningSulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingBentonite
AbsorbentHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingOlive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Emollient
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
Tonic
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicQuartz
Abrasive
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Sulfur, Isoamyl Laurate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Acacia Senegal Gum, Bentonite, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Zinc PCA, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Amber Powder, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Quartz, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Alcohol Denat., Chlorphenesin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sulfur is a commonly occurring element on Earth (and our universe!). In cosmetics, it helps kill bacteria, reduces sebum, and provides exfoliation. This makes it an effective ingredient to reduce breakouts and fight acne.
As a ketayolytic agent, it breaks down the top layer of skin. This is a form of exfoliation and may help decrease acne and hyperpigmentation.
Studies show sulfur has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Sulfur can be drying if used excessively or at higher concentrations. We recommend speaking with a medical professional if you have any concerns.
Ancient Greece, India, China, and Egypt have used sulfur in both traditional medicines and for household use.
Learn more about SulfurWater. 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 WaterNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideAllantoin 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 AllantoinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Vichy Normaderm S.O.S Acne Rescue Spot Corrector 24 ingredients
Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment 34 ingredients
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Vichy Normaderm S.O.S Acne Rescue Spot Corrector 24 ingredients
Works great on both body and face to treat stubborn/hidden acnes. Contains sulfuric, but they reduced the smell very well!
LITERALLY WHY DOES NO ONE TALK ABOUT THIS??? A holy grail!! I put it locally on pimples and leave it all night long - a lifesaver when I break out - and wash it off in the morning, it definitely makes them deflate or accelerate the growing process (which makes it easier for pimple patches to treat the pimple!!)
It has a slight scent of sulfur but it’s honestly not a problem for me since it does Show more
