Dermalogica
deep acne invisible liquid patchSkinfix
2% BHA Spot TreatmentA spot treatment built around Sulfur and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A spot treatment built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 36.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 30.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free and Pore-clogger-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Propanediol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Niacinamide
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucose, Glycerin, Polydextrose, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide, Stearyl Alcohol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Azelaic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation14
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Camphor, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Geraniol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Myristyl Myristate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Terpineol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Fragrance
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Fragrance
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl Phosphate →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →
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