1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment
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Take the skin testElevate your skincare routine with Axis-Y's Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment, specially crafted for those with acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin. This unique formula is a game-changer when it comes to addressing breakouts and blemishes, providing effective relief and promoting a healthier complexion. What sets this treatment apart is its lightweight, gel-based texture, which ensures quick absorption without any heavy or greasy feeling. Moreover, it is thoughtfully enriched with hydrating Ceramide capsules, offering more than just blemish control – it also helps restore the skin's natural barrier, leaving it better equipped to withstand external stressors.
Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment is a lightweight treatments from Axis-Y, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 47 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Trehalose, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Trehalose and Butylene Glycol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta-glucan, Niacinamide and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin and Ceramide NP.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/root and Glycolic Acid.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract is an extract of the root bark of the Elm, Ulmus davidiana, Ulmaceae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of Amaranthus caudatus L., Amaranthaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Treat" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 47 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the hollyhock, Althaea rosea, Malvaceae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Laminaria Japonica Extract is an extract of the Japan Kelp/Seaweed, Laminaria japonica, Laminariaceae
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Eclipta prostrata L., Compositae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Fig, Ficus carica L., Moraceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract is an extract of the root bark of the Elm, Ulmus davidiana, Ulmaceae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of Amaranthus caudatus L., Amaranthaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Bee Balm, Monarda didyma L., Labiatae
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrangea Macrophylla Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Hydrangea macrophylla, Saxifragaceae
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mentha Aquatica Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Water Mint, Mentha aquatica L., Lamiaceae
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Sasa quelpaertensis, Poaceae
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract is is an extract of the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Eclipta Prostrata Extract is an extract of the herb, Eclipta prostrata L., Compositae
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Camphor, Cinnamomum camphora (L.), Lauraceae
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract is an extract of the Japanese Cedar, Cryptomeria japonica (L.), Taxodiaceae
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Pinus Pinaster Bark/Bud Extract is an extract of the bark and pine buds of the Maritime Pine, Pinus pinaster, Pinaceae
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering tops and leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from Chamaecyparis obtusa, Cupressaceae
30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
31st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(2-octyldodecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (16 mol EO average molar ratio)
32nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol
33rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
34th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated (12 mol EO average molar ratio)
35th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Fructooligosaccharides are oligosaccharides produced enzymatically from sugar beets and consist chiefly of kestose, nystose and fructosyl nystose
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-3-cyclohexen-1-ol
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root is a plant material derived from the dried rhizomes and roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salicylic acid
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
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WATER, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERETH-26, NIACINAMIDE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, ALTHAEA ROSEA FLOWER EXTRACT, LAMINARIA JAPONICA EXTRACT, ECLIPTA PROSTRATA LEAF EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, FICUS CARICA FRUIT EXTRACT, ULMUS DAVIDIANA ROOT EXTRACT, AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS SEED EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, MONARDA DIDYMA LEAF EXTRACT, HYDRANGEA MACROPHYLLA LEAF EXTRACT, MENTHA AQUATICA EXTRACT, SASA QUELPAERTENSIS EXTRACT, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, ECLIPTA PROSTRATA EXTRACT, CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LEAF EXTRACT, CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, PINUS PINASTER BARK/BUD EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA WATER, TREHALOSE, OCTYLDODECETH-16, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, TROMETHAMINE, C12-14 PARETH-12, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, DISODIUM EDTA, CERAMIDE NP, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, BETA-GLUCAN, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, 4-TERPINEOL, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA RHIZOME/ROOT, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, GLYCOLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN.
NIACINAMIDE, CERAMIDE NP, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID.
Prepare your skin by cleansing and toning your skin. Apply an adequate amount of product using the dropper directly onto the affected area. Gently pat the area and finish up with the remainder of your skincare routine.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 47 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.
Axis-Y, a brand based in Korea.
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