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Medik8
Blemish SOS™
A spot treatment built around Niacinamide and Azelaic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
GBP 25.00 · checked 8 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
- Acne & blemishes
- Redness & rosacea
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
First-time use If you're new to Blemish SOS, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here . Step 1 After cleansing in the morning and/or evening, use a clean finger to apply a small amount as needed. Step 2 Rub in gently and allow to dry. Slight tingling is normal.
Caution
If you're new to Blemish SOS, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here .
What's inside
Ingredients List
11 trigger at least one check · 10 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
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation9
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Beta-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool, Pinene, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Terpineol, Terpinolene, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema8
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat., Beta-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool, Pinene, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Terpineol, Terpinolene
May Worsen Rosacea8
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat., Beta-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool, Pinene, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Terpineol, Terpinolene
Ingredients Explained
Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
Aqua
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol Denat. is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol Denat. →Isopentyldiol
Solvent
3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol
Learn more about Isopentyldiol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Azelaic Acid
Buffering, Fragrance
Azelaic Acid is azelaic acid.
Learn more about Azelaic Acid →Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Octadecenedioic Acid
Emulsifying
9-Octadecenedioic acid
Learn more about Octadecenedioic Acid →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive, Solvent
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil →