VT Cosmetics
Garlic AC Reedle Shot Spot CreamA spot treatment built around Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A spot treatment built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 23.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 14.40 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)5
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Calamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Zinc Oxide
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Zinc Oxide
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearyl Alcohol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Stearyl Alcohol
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Redness Reducing7
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Propolis Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Fragrance
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
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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.
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)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →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.
Learn more about Glycerin →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is a fragrant essential oil.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil →Asiaticoside
Antioxidant, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside is centella (cica).
Learn more about Asiaticoside →
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