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Blemish Control Pads™

Clinique

For Men™ Oil Control Exfoliating Tonic

Medik8

Blemish Control Pads™

A chemical exfoliant built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and controlling oil.

A chemical exfoliant built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Chemical exfoliant
Chemical exfoliant
15 ingredients
11 ingredients

Brand price

USD 23.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

GBP 30.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1

    Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.

    Hamamelis Virginiana

  • BHA1

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

    Salicylic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Hyaluronic acid1

    Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

    Sodium Hyaluronate

  • BHA1

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

    Salicylic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

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Benefits

  • Hydrating1

    Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

    Glycerin

  • Barrier Repair2

    Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

    Allantoin, Glycerin

  • Reduces Irritation1

    Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

    Allantoin

  • Redness Reducing1

    Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

    Allantoin

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Concerns

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Dryness1

    Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.

    Alcohol Denat.

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Salicylic Acid (in both products)

    Preservative

    • BHA
    • Salicylic acid
    • Acne Fighting
    • Exfoliating
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Phenoxyethanol (in both products)

    Preservative

    0 / —

  • Allantoin

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / 0

    • Reduces Irritation
    • Smoothing

  • Sodium Hydroxide (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

  • Ethylhexylglycerin

    Skin Conditioning

  • Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil

    Skin Conditioning

    • EU labelled fragrance allergen
    • Fragrance
    • Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

    Skin Conditioning

    • Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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