Skinfix
2% BHA Spot TreatmentVT Cosmetics
Reedle Shot 700A spot treatment built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A spot treatment built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 30.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 34.52 · 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.
Fatty alcohol1
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

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
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glucose, Glutamic Acid, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Histidine, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Stearic Acid
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Redness Reducing6
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide

Concerns

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.
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Propolis Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.

Ingredients Side-by-side

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
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- 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.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Glucose
Humectant
Glucose
Learn more about Glucose →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →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 →
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