What are the key ingredients in Acne Spot Treatment Lotion?

Acne Spot Treatment Lotion contains 8 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, and more.

Does Acne Spot Treatment Lotion contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

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

How is the safety of Acne Spot Treatment Lotion rated?

Safety ratings for Acne Spot Treatment Lotion are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/walgreens-acne-spot-treatment-lotion.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Acne Spot Treatment Lotion?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Acne Spot Treatment Lotion are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/walgreens-acne-spot-treatment-lotion.

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Acne Spot Treatment Lotion

Updated on: 06/11/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

7 of 8

Skin-Safe

low risk

1 of 8

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

1 of 8

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

8 ingredients

1 potential irritant

1 pore-clogging

Walgreens product. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. 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

Carbomer

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Gel Structure Builder Thickness Regulator Emulsion Stabilizer

Ethylhexylglycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Odor Neutralizer

Sodium Hydroxide

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent

Chlorphenesin

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Disodium EDTA

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Metal Ion Binder

Laureth-4

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Cleansing Surfactant Static Eliminator Scent Provider +1

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Static Eliminator Thickness Regulator +3

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 Carbomer	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Gel Structure Builder Thickness Regulator +1
03 Ethylhexylglycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Odor Neutralizer
04 Sodium Hydroxide	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent
05 Chlorphenesin	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
06 Disodium EDTA	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Metal Ion Binder
07 Laureth-4	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Cleansing Surfactant Static Eliminator +2
08 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Static Eliminator +4

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Common Questions

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Is Walgreens Acne Spot Treatment Lotion comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Acne Spot Treatment Lotion appears to be comedogenic. It contains 1 ingredient with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/laureth-4" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Laureth-4</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is Walgreens a good skincare brand?

US pharmacy and retail chain. Walgreens makes products such as Acne Spot Treatment Lotion 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 Walgreens.

Is Walgreens Acne Spot Treatment Lotion safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Acne Spot Treatment Lotion may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 1 potential irritant including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium 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 Walgreens Acne Spot Treatment Lotion clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Acne Spot Treatment Lotion contains 1 ingredient with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/laureth-4" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Laureth-4</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Walgreens Acne Spot Treatment Lotion?

This product is from Walgreens. See more products from Walgreens.

What are the ingredients in Walgreens Acne Spot Treatment Lotion?

Acne Spot Treatment Lotion contains 8 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/carbomer" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Carbomer</a>, <a href="/ingredient/ethylhexylglycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethylhexylglycerin</a>, <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> and <a href="/ingredient/chlorphenesin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Chlorphenesin</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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