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Instant Action BHA Blemish Treatment
A spot treatment built around Niacinamide and BHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
AUD 36.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Apply onto dry skin, targeting the affected areas with a thin layer of product. For maximum benefits, use twice daily. Can be applied over makeup if required.
What's inside
Ingredients List
7 trigger at least one check · 14 trigger none
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Niacinamide
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid
Acne Fighting3
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid
Oil Control4
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema4
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat., Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea4
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat., Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol Denat. is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol Denat. →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil →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 →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil is a fragrance.
Learn more about Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil →Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide is the inorganic base
Learn more about Potassium Hydroxide →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →