Acne+ 2% BHA Spot Treatment
SkinFix
Treatment
spot treatment
Fact vs. Fiction
50
Moderate
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
3 of 6
Ingredients Matched:
8 of 29
Recommended for acne prone skin, dark spots
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Azelaic Acid
(Match: 0.56,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Azelaic Acid
Functions:
Anti-Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Keratolytic
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Rosacea, Hyperpigmentation, Redness, Uneven Texture, Post-Inflammatory Marks
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Stearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
This treatment zaps all forms of acne on the spot
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
(Match: 0.68,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Azelaic Acid
(Match: 0.62,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Niacinamide
Functions:
Barrier support, Sebum regulation, Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Large pores, Redness, Uneven skin tone, Fine lines, Dullness
Azelaic Acid
Functions:
Anti-Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Keratolytic
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Rosacea, Hyperpigmentation, Redness, Uneven Texture, Post-Inflammatory Marks
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.43
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Stearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.15
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Daily use on trouble areas can also help mitigate outbreaks and visible discoloration
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (8)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Azelaic Acid
Match score: 0.43
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Stearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.49
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Targets breakouts and safely improves the look of discoloration that blemishes can leave behind
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (8)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Azelaic Acid
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Stearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Formulated without ingredients that are known to feed yeast and aggravate malassezia folliculitis (aka fungal acne)
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (8)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Azelaic Acid
Match score: 0.48
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Stearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
This concentrated formula contains powerful ingredients including Salicylic Acid to exfoliate & decongest pores and Azelaic Acid to improve the look of post acne hyperpigmentation
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Azelaic Acid
(Match: 0.65,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Azelaic Acid
Functions:
Anti-Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Keratolytic
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Rosacea, Hyperpigmentation, Redness, Uneven Texture, Post-Inflammatory Marks
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.08
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Stearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.49
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.08
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Salicylic Acid 2%
- Water
- Azelaic Acid
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Kaolin
- Propanediol
- Stearyl Alcohol
- C14-22 Alcohols
- Niacinamide
- Bentonite
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Zinc PCA
- Coco-Glucoside
- Coconut Alcohol
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- Phenoxyethanol
- C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Potassium Sorbate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
- Amylopectin
- Dextrin
- Polydextrose
- Glucose
- Sodium Benzoate
- Xanthan Gum
- Glycerin 0.01%
