VMV Hypoallergenics Red Better Spot Corrector

VMV HypoallergenicsRed Better Spot CorrectorIngredients

VMV Hypoallergenics Red Better Spot Corrector is a product from Acne and Blemish Treatments category with 17 ingredients. Notable: Salicylic Acid. The product is made by VMV Hypoallergenics.

Red Better Spot Corrector provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing and 4 more.

Organic score: 24% natural vs 59% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Ceteareth-25
Cleansing agent, Surfactant
5
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
6
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
Emollient
7
Alcohol Denatured
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

All the Positive

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BHA [1]: Salicylic Acid
Softening 4: Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-25, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glyceryl Laurate
Moisturizing 2: Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE
Acne fighting 2: Salicylic Acid, Sulfur
Antiseptic 2: Alcohol Denatured, Salicylic Acid

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE
Risk of dryness
Risk of dryness
Alcohol Denatured
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Glyceryl Laurate
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Cyclopentasiloxane#9
PEG
PEG
1 component
PEG-30 Castor Oil#13

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Butylene Glycol#2Alcohol Denatured#7
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#11Glyceryl Stearate SE#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#11

Detailed view

VMV Hypoallergenics Red Better Spot Corrector

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#3Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

#4Ceteareth-25

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

#5Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

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