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The INKEY List Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patches Versus Skinfood Cica Clear Spot Patch

The INKEY List Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patches Versus Skinfood Cica Clear Spot Patch This blemish patch uses Hydrocolloid to cover open blemishes and absorb the fluid they release. This acne treatment is formulated around Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Wate

By Peptide Skincare & Beauty Editorial TeamPublished

The INKEY List Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patches Versus Skinfood Cica Clear Spot Patch

This blemish patch uses Hydrocolloid to cover open blemishes and absorb the fluid they release.

This acne treatment is formulated around Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water and Zinc Oxide to clear breakouts and calm redness.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer

Cellulose Gum

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)

Polyisobutene

Salicylic Acid 0.4%

Succinic Acid 0.4%

Ectoin 0.2%

Hydrocolloid 99%

Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Cellulose Gum, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Polyisobutene, Salicylic Acid 0.4%, Succinic Acid 0.4%, Ectoin 0.2%, Hydrocolloid 99%

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water

Cyclopentasiloxane

Zinc Oxide

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Titanium Dioxide

Propanediol

Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Niacinamide

Phenyl Trimethicone

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Magnesium Sulfate

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Dimethicone

Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Aluminum Hydroxide

Stearic Acid

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Adenosine

Water

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Glycerin

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract

Butylene Glycol

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Glycolipids

Pyrus Communis Flower Extract

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Resveratrol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Asiaticoside

Madecassic Acid

Asiatic Acid

Madecassoside

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Linalool

Limonene

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Propanediol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Dimethicone, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Adenosine, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Glycolipids, Pyrus Communis Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Resveratrol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Linalool, Limonene

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Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
  4. 04Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
  5. 05The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
  6. 06Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
  7. 07This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
  8. 08The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
  9. 09A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
  10. 10These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
  11. 11Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
  12. 12In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
  13. 13Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
  14. 14Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
  15. 15You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
  16. 16Water. 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.
  17. 17So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
  18. 18You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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