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Centella Blemish Cream

Spot Treatment 30 ml
9OUT OF 10
Great formula

Formula has a high safety profile. Suitable for most skin types.

20
Safe
0
Caution
0
Higher risk

Score breakdown

Safety10/10
Barrier support10/10
Acne-safe7.8/10
Active treatment3/10

Our verdict

Centella Blemish Cream takes a different approach to spots than most treatments: rather than attacking with acids or peroxide, it soothes. Centella asiatica leads the formula as both leaf water and extract, and it is one of the better-evidenced botanicals in skincare — madecassoside and related compounds genuinely support wound healing and calm inflammation, which is exactly what an angry, inflamed blemish needs. Zinc oxide and zinc PCA add mild oil-moderating and protective action, with tea tree oil and Scutellaria baicalensis for a light antibacterial angle. The texture is a thick, slightly opaque cream — the zinc oxide leaves a faint white cast, which some people use deliberately as a nighttime spot mask. Be clear about its limits, though. This is a calming and healing-support product, not an active acne treatment: it will not clear pores, prevent breakouts or replace salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or a retinoid. There is also sunflower and palm oil plus tea tree here, which makes it a poor fit for fungal-acne-prone skin and for anyone sensitive to essential oils. For inflamed, irritated spots on skin that tolerates botanicals, it is a genuinely soothing addition.

At a glance

What it does
hydrationsoothingbarrier support
Best for
dry and dehydrated skinmost skin types
Not enough for
visible hyperpigmentationactive anti-aging treatment

Key ingredients

Zinc Oxidesupports skin comfortCentella Asiatica Extractsoothes and supports skin recoveryZinc PCAregulates sebum production

Full ingredient list (21)

Centella Asiatica Leaf WaterButylene GlycolGlycerinHelianthus AnnuusZinc OxideDimethiconeBetaine1,2-HexanediolHydrolyzed Viola Tricolor ExtractViola Yedoensis ExtractElaeis Guineensis Palm OilElaeis Guineensis Kernel OilCetearyl AlcoholCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateCentella Asiatica ExtractZinc PCAXanthan GumHydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Colour indicates our safety assessment for each ingredient — green is well-tolerated, amber warrants caution, red is higher-risk. Tap any ingredient to read its full profile.

Frequently asked

Does this actually treat acne?
Not in the way an active does. It calms inflammation and supports healing with centella, and adds mild antibacterial and oil-moderating action from zinc and tea tree. It will not unclog pores or prevent new breakouts — pair it with a proper active like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or a retinoid for that.
Is it suitable for fungal acne?
No. It contains sunflower seed oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil, which can feed the malassezia yeast behind fungal acne. If you are dealing with itchy, uniform bumps that do not respond to acne treatment, avoid this and use a fungal-acne-safe routine instead.
Why does it leave a white cast?
That is the zinc oxide, which sits high in the ingredient list. Many people use it deliberately as an overnight spot treatment, applying a small dab on individual blemishes rather than spreading it across the whole face.
What is the score based on?
The score comes from the same Pure Moonlight ingredient analyzer used across the whole site. It weighs safety, barrier support, acne and comedogenic risk, and active-ingredient strength, so this product's score is directly comparable to any ingredient page here.

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