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Patch It Rescue Pimple Patches

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Patch It Rescue Pimple Patches

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Blemish Patches	Blemish Patches
Patches for spot-treating acne and blemishes.	Patches for spot-treating acne and blemishes.
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Patch It Rescue Pimple Patches

Zits Happen Patches

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free cruelty-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Patch It Rescue Pimple Patches

Zits Happen Patches

No. of common ingredients = 0
Total Number of ingredients = 9	Total Number of ingredients = 11
Cellulose gum, hydrogenated poly(c6-20 olefin), styrene/isoprene copolymer, hydrogenated polyisobutene, polyisobutene, azelaic acid, panthenol, centella asiatica extract, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate 4	Styrene/isoprene copolymer, cellulose gum, hydrogenated poly(c6-20 olefin), polyisobutene, salicylic acid, sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide, asiaticoside, madecassic acid, asiatic acid, water

Notable ingredients

Patch It Rescue Pimple Patches

Zits Happen Patches

Anti-acne: Azelaic acid

Soothing: Azelaic acid, Centella asiatica extract, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Azelaic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Patch It Rescue Pimple Patches

Zits Happen Patches

Cellulose gum

Also-called: Carboxymethyl Cellulose | Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hydrogenated poly(c6-20 olefin)

Function: Viscosity controlling, Abrasive

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Styrene/isoprene copolymer

Function: Film forming

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hydrogenated polyisobutene

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Polyisobutene

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Azelaic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in fungi and certain grains. It offers several benefits for the skin, including reducing inflammation, decreasing redness, killing acne-causing bacteria, fading dark spots, improving skin texture, protecting against free radicals, and reducing sensitivity over time. It can be easily incorporated into skincare routines and works well with other ingredients.

For acne, azelaic acid prevents the thickening of the top layer of dead skin cells, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating inflammatory acne.

Panthenol

Also-called: Pro-Vitamin B5 | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Centella asiatica extract

Also-called: Gotu Kola Extract, Tiger Grass, | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Function: Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Styrene/isoprene copolymer

Function: Film forming

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Cellulose gum

Also-called: Carboxymethyl Cellulose | Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hydrogenated poly(c6-20 olefin)

Function: Viscosity controlling, Abrasive

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Polyisobutene

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Salicylic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Preservative, Keratolytic, Exfoliant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium hyaluronate

Function: Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Asiaticoside

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Madecassic acid

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Asiatic acid

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

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