acnoc Acneser Spot Gel

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Propylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Niacinamide
6. Ethoxydiglycol
7. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
8. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
9. Hamamelis Virginiana Bark Extract
10. Alpha-Arbutin
11. Allantoin
12. Alpha-Bisabolol
13. Propanediol
14. Zinc Pca
15. Tocopheryl Acetate
16. Sodium Hyaluronate
17. Salix Alba Bark Extract
18. Ascorbic Acid
19. EDTA
20. Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein
21. Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
22. Fragrance
23. Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Propylene GlycolButylene GlycolEthoxydiglycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

EMULSION STABILISING

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Other ingredients

Hamamelis Virginiana Bark ExtractAlpha-ArbutinAllantoinAlpha-BisabololPropanediolZinc PcaTocopheryl AcetateSodium HyaluronateSalix Alba Bark ExtractAscorbic AcidEDTAHydrolyzed Royal Jelly ProteinAllium Cepa Bulb ExtractFragranceGarcinia Mangostana Peel Extract

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Hamamelis Virginiana Bark Extract

Not decoded yet

Alpha-Arbutin

Whitening antioxidant, inhibits tyrosinase; use 1-2%, avoid strong acids

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Alpha-Bisabolol

Calendula-derived anti-inflammatory agent; effective at low doses for sensitive skin

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Zinc Pca

Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitization

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

EDTA

Chelating agent for stability; use metal salts, keep concentration low (<0.1%) to maintain pH.

Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein

Hydrolyzed royal jelly protein for amino acid nourishment; animal-derived, check allergen labeling.

Allium Cepa Bulb Extract

Onion bulb extract for skin conditioning; sulfides may be irritating, limit concentration

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract

Mangosteen peel extract, rich in polyphenols/alpha-gallic acid; antioxidant/skin conditioning, monitor for color changes.

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