
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Acne Drying Serum with key ingredients: 3 (Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Neem)
FEATURES
Targets acne at root cause, reduces breakouts, gentle exfoliator, smoothens skin tone, minimizes pores and scars, soothes redness and inflammation, balances oil production, lightweight non-greasy formula, paraben and gluten free, dermatologically tested, vegan and cruelty-free
BEST FOR
combination
CHECKS
Parabens, Gluten
Who Is It For?
No Specific Age Range Or Gender MentionedWhat Does It Help With?
Acne Pimples Blackheads Whiteheads Redness Inflammation Acne Scars Oily Skin Uneven Skin TextureBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What House Of Beauty Says
Product Description:
Dreaming of a serum that combats acne, pimples, black heads, and whiteheads overnight? Introducing the House of Beauty Acne Drying Serum, a powerful and effective solution designed to combat acne and help you achieve clearer, healthier-looking skin. Formulated with a potent blend of key ingredients, including salicylic acid, lactic acid, and neem, this serum targets acne at its source while providing gentle exfoliation and soothing benefits. Features: Serum that targets and treats acne at the root cause, reducing the severity and frequency of breakouts, Infused with salicylic acid, lactic acid, and neem, Acts as a gentle exfoliator, revealing a smoother, more even skin tone and texture, Helps to minimize the appearance of open pores and acne scars, Soothes redness and inflammation, promoting a calmer complexion, Balances oil production, making it suitable for various skin types, including oily and combination skin, Provides a non-greasy, lightweight formula that absorbs quickly into the skin, Free of parabens and gluten, Dermatologically tested, Vegan and cruelty-free.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua-85.3%,Glycerin-2%,Peg-12-Dimethicone-1%,Hydroxyethyl-Urea-2%,Amodimethicone-0.5%,Phenoxyethanol,Ethylhexylglycerin-1%,Neem-Extract-2%,Salicylic-Acid-2%,Hydroxyethylcellulose-0.5%,Fragrance-Sheakary-0.4%,Niacinamide-1%,Liquorice-Extract-1%,Allantoin-0.2%,Sodium-Gluconate-0.1%,Hyaluronic-Acid-0.5%,Lactic-Acid-0.5%
Key Ingredients
Salicylic Acid,Lactic Acid,Neem
Ingredients Details
Phenoxyethanol
Common Name(s): 2-phenoxyethanol,rose ether,ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
CAS Number: 122-99-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Prevents microbial contamination and spoilage in cosmetic formulations.
Why It's Used: The benchmark cosmetic preservative โ eu-permitted up to 1%, effective against virtually all cosmetically relevant microorganisms, and excellent tolerability.
How It Works: Phenol ring provides broad antimicrobial activity via disruption of bacterial and fungal cell membranes and inhibition of enzymatic activity. effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeasts (candida), and molds (aspergillus). activity ph range: 3-9.
Typically Found In: All cosmetic formulations as primary preservative
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ broad-spectrum preservative
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ1% (eu max 1%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics regulation max 1%. sccs assessed as safe at โค1%. avoid use around eyes in baby products per some country regulations. ewg score: 4.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Phenoxyethanol's widespread adoption as the primary cosmetic preservative followed the phaseout of parabens from many formulations in the 2000s-2010s. despite having a comparable or better safety profile to parabens, it is often cited in 'free-from' formulations โ a consumer perception issue rather than a scientific safety concern.
Last Verified: Cosing database,sccs opinion on phenoxyethanol,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12