Acne Body Spray
Adapalene Gel 0.3%

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Acne Body Spray

An acne treatment built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

An acne treatment built around Adapalene, for hydration and barrier repair.

Acne treatment
Acne treatment
21 ingredients
9 ingredients

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

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • BHA1

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

    Salicylic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Adapalene1

    A third-generation retinoid, sold over the counter for acne.

    Adapalene

Benefits

  • Hydrating1

    Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

    Propylene Glycol

  • Barrier Repair1

    Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

    Propylene Glycol

  • Smoothing1

    Refines rough or uneven texture.

    Adapalene

  • Acne Fighting1

    Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.

    Adapalene

Concerns

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Lauric Acid

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Lauric Acid, Polysorbate 20

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Lauric Acid

No concerns found

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