Active Marine Astaxanthin Capsule Cream vs Alpha Beta® On The Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel — Ingredient Comparison

SUNGBOON EDITOR

Active Marine Astaxanthin Capsule Cream

Treatment · 41 ingredients

Clinically tested SUNGBOON EDITOR Active Marine Astaxanthin Capsule Cream, enriched with astaxanthin, niacinamide, patented RESMERIN HR & glutathione, prevents pigmentation, evens out, hydrates, and gently exfoliates. Safe for daily use, even on sensitive skin.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Alpha Beta® On The Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel

Treatment · 30 ingredients

A targeted acne treatment gel formulated with 2% salicylic acid to exfoliate the pore lining and reduce blockages, alongside glycolic and azelaic acids to help dissolve dead skin cells and excess oil. Green tea, bisabolol, mushroom extract, and centella work to hydrate and calm irritation and redness. It is best suited for oily, combination, and normal skin types dealing with blemishes and redness.

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At a glance

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Price

$23

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$40

Key ingredients

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

Tranexamic Acid

Targets stubborn melasma at its inflammatory root — gentle and well-tolerated.

Glutathione

An antioxidant brightener that supports a more even tone.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Gluconolactone (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Adenosine

A cell-signaling ingredient that smooths fine lines and supports firmer skin.

2% Salicylic Acid

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Green Tea

An antioxidant that calms inflammation and helps regulate oil.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Gluconolactone (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Glutathione

An antioxidant brightener that supports a more even tone.

Retinol

A retinoid that speeds cell turnover to smooth texture, soften lines, and clear pores.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Ferulic Acid

An antioxidant that stabilizes vitamins C and E and roughly doubles their sun defense.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant