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
VT Cosmetics
Garlic AC Reedle Shot Spot Cream
face cream
VT Cosmetics
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Take the skin testThe VT Cosmetics Garlic AC Reedle Shot Spot Cream is a targeted blemish treatment designed to calm breakouts, reduce redness, and support faster skin recovery. Powered by VT’s innovative Reedle Shot technology, this formula enhances the absorption of active ingredients into troubled areas, delivering intensive care exactly where it is needed. Infused with garlic extract, known for its purifying and antibacterial properties, it helps manage acne-prone skin while maintaining balance. This lightweight spot cream works to soothe irritation, control excess sebum, and improve the appearance of blemishes without over-drying the skin.
Garlic AC Reedle Shot Spot Cream is a cushioning cream from VT Cosmetics, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 49 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Betaine Salicylate, 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, Butylene Glycol, Betaine Salicylate and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily 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, brightening and tone 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, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-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 serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
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
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
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.
Dimethicone
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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)
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,2-bis[[(2-Ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
8th 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
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Silicon dioxide
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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**
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
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.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Propolis Extract
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 "Moisturise" 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 49 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Calms visible redness and irritation
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
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.
Dimethicone
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Cera Microcristallina (EU),Hydrocarbon Waxes, Microcryst,Petroleum Wax, Microcrystalline
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, ethenyl methyl, ethenyldimethylsilyl terminated
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,2-bis[[(2-Ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
8th 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
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Silicon dioxide
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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**
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of cetearyl dimethicone crosslinked with vinyl cyclohexene oxide
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Allium Sativum Bulb Extract is an extract of the bulb of the Garlic, Allium sativum L., Liliaceae
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methyl-D-glucopyranoside, ethers with 1,2,3-propanetriol homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with oxybis(propanediol)
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octadecan-1-ol
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Thiazolium, 3-[(4-amino-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinyl)methyl]-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-, chloride, monohydrochloride
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Fructan is a homopolymer of fructose
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is the oil distilled from the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Betaine Salycilate is the product formed by the reaction of Betaine with Salycilic Acid
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanedioic acid
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propanoic acid, 3-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)amino-, (R)-
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salicylic acid
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenanthrenol, 4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10-Octahydro-4b,8,8-Trimethyl-1-(1-Methylethyl)-,(4bS,8aS)-
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract is is an extract of the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
42nd 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)
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Extract of propolis wax
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
48th 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
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
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WATER, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, VINYL DIMETHICONE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, SILICA, GLYCERYL STEARATE, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, CETEARYL OLIVATE, ALLIUM SATIVUM BULB EXTRACT, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, POLYGLYCERYL-2 STEARATE, ALLANTOIN, STEARYL ALCOHOL, XANTHAN GUM, ADENOSINE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, THIAMINE HCL, FRUCTAN, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL, CITRIC ACID, BETAINE SALICYLATE, SUCCINIC ACID, PANTOTHENIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, TOTAROL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, MADECASSIC ACID, PROPOLIS EXTRACT, MADECASSOSIDE, ASIATICOSIDE, ASIATIC ACID, 4-TERPINEOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE.
NIACINAMIDE, CITRIC ACID, PANTOTHENIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
After cleansing and toning, apply a small amount directly onto blemishes. Gently tap to aid absorption.
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), Combination (oily), Oily 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.
8 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf 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.
No — it contains Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer.
Yes — it contains Melaleuca Alternifolia 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 serums.
It lists 49 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.
VT Cosmetics, a brand based in Korea.
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