Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment
AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream

A spot treatment built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.

A spot treatment built around Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Spot treatment
Spot treatment
47 ingredients
24 ingredients

Brand price

USD 13.99 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 23.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea
Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Ceramide1

    Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

    Ceramide NP

  • Centella asiatica (Cica)1

    Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

    Centella Asiatica Extract

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Glycolic Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Mineral sunscreen1

    Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.

    Zinc Oxide

  • Fatty alcohol1

    Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

    Cetearyl Alcohol

  • Sunscreen1

    Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.

    Zinc Oxide

  • Centella asiatica (Cica)3

    Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

    Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating
  • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

    Emollient

    0 / 0

    • Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
    • Plant or mineral oil
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • May Worsen Oily Skin
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating
  • Zinc Oxide

    UV Filter

    1 / 0

    • Mineral sunscreen
    • Sunscreen
    • Reduces Irritation
    • Sun Protection
  • Cetearyl Alcohol

    Emollient

    2 / 1

    • Fatty alcohol
    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Dimethyl Sulfone

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

  • Betaine

    Humectant

    0 / —

    • Hydrating
  • Polysorbate 60

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Elaeis Guineensis Oil

    Emollient

    • Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
    • Plant or mineral oil
    • May Worsen Oily Skin
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

  • Glycerin

    Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling

    Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.

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  • 1,2-Hexanediol

    Skin Conditioning, Solvent

    We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.

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  • Butylene Glycol

    Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling

    Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

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  • Xanthan Gum

    Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling

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