What are the key ingredients in 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment?

5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment contains 19 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Glycolic Acid, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Ammonium Hydroxide, and more.

Does 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Based on ingredient analysis, 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment does not contain known comedogenic or irritating ingredients and is generally considered safe for acne-prone skin.

How is the safety of 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment rated?

Safety ratings for 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/dr-zenovia-skincare-5-benzoyl-peroxide-acne-spot-treatment.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/dr-zenovia-skincare-5-benzoyl-peroxide-acne-spot-treatment.

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5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment

Updated on: 10/06/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

13 of 19

Skin-Safe

low risk

4 of 19

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 19

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

19 ingredients

4 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Contains 5% Glycolic Acid. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Glycolic Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer

Sd Alcohol 40-B

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver Pore Tightener

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Calming Agent Hair Softener +1

Ammonium Hydroxide

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Bakuchiol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer Germ Fighter +1

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Punica Granatum Sterols

Safety: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Hair Softener

Resveratrol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Defensive Shield

Genistein

Safety: Low risk

General Skin Improver

Tocopheryl Acetate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer

Polysorbate 20

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant

Sodium Benzoate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Product Protector Metal Protection Agent Scent Provider

Acetone

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Alcohol Treatment Agent Ingredient Dissolver Scent Provider

Disodium EDTA

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Metal Ion Binder

Aloe Vera leaf juice

Form of vitamin E

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Glycolic Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer
03 Sd Alcohol 40-B	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver +1
04 Hamamelis Virginiana Water	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Calming Agent +2
05 Ammonium Hydroxide	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent
06 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
07 Bakuchiol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer +2
08 Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener
09 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
10 Punica Granatum Sterols	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Hair Softener
11 Resveratrol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Defensive Shield
12 Genistein	S 2 Safety: Low risk	General Skin Improver
13 Tocopheryl Acetate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer
14 Polysorbate 20	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant
15 Sodium Benzoate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Product Protector Metal Protection Agent +1
16 Acetone	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Alcohol Treatment Agent Ingredient Dissolver +1
17 Disodium EDTA	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Metal Ion Binder
18 Aloe Vera leaf juice		N/A
19 Form of vitamin E		N/A

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Is Dr. Zenovia Skincare 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 19 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is Dr. Zenovia Skincare a good skincare brand?

Dr. Zenovia Skincare makes products such as 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Dr. Zenovia Skincare.

Is Dr. Zenovia Skincare 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 4 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/glycolic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycolic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/sd-alcohol-40-b" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sd Alcohol 40-B</a> and <a href="/ingredient/ammonium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ammonium Hydroxide</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Dr. Zenovia Skincare 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 19 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes Dr. Zenovia Skincare 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment?

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What are the ingredients in Dr. Zenovia Skincare 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment?

5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment contains 19 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycolic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycolic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/sd-alcohol-40-b" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sd Alcohol 40-B</a>, <a href="/ingredient/hamamelis-virginiana-water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Hamamelis Virginiana Water</a> and <a href="/ingredient/ammonium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ammonium Hydroxide</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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