Walgreens Acne Spot Treatment Stick
The Walgreens Acne Spot Treatment Stick is a treatment. Our analysis of its 9 ingredients (5 low-risk) rates it Great (74/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
4
|
B
|
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
2
|
|
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
|
Petrolatum
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Moisturising, Uv Absorber) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
2
|
A
|
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
4
|
B
|
Thymol
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Dyeing Masking) |
|
|
3
|
|
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
(Masking, Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
