AXIS-Y
Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment
Spot The Difference Blemish Treatment is a serum from AXIS-Y. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Niacinamide. The brand lists 47 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Propanediol | Moisture bindingFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Attracts and holds water. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Glycereth-26 | Moisture bindingTexture | Attracts and holds water. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Niacinamide | Smoothing | |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningSoftening | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Althaea Rosea Flower Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Laminaria Japonica Extract | Skin protection | Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CleansingComfortSkin conditioningSmoothingToning | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. |
| Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Moisture bindingSofteningSkin conditioningAstringentMicrobial controlAntioxidantScentSkin protectionToningFormula UV protection | |
| Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydrangea Macrophylla Leaf Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Mentha Aquatica Extract | Toning | Provides a feeling of well-being on skin or hair. |
| Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract | ScentSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Eclipta Prostrata Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Leaf Extract | Scent | Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| Pinus Pinaster Bark/Bud Extract | Sebum-related careMicrobial controlAntioxidantSkin conditioningFormula UV protection | Used in products intended to address seborrhoeic skin or scalp conditions. Helps limit the growth of microorganisms. |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioning | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water | Scent | Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Trehalose | Moisture bindingMoisture support | Attracts and holds water. Helps support the skin's water content. |
| Octyldodeceth-16 | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Formula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Tromethamine | pH controlScent | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| C12-14 Pareth-12 | Fragrance supportCleansingMixing oil and water | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Xanthan Gum | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioningBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportGel textureTexture | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Disodium Edta | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Ceramide Np | Skin conditioning | |
| Fructooligosaccharides | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Beta-Glucan | Formula bodySkin conditioning | Adds bulk to a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| 4-Terpineol | Scent | Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Rhizome/Root | Moisture supportSofteningSmoothingComfort | Helps support the skin's water content. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil | Skin conditioningSoftening | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Glycolic Acid | pH control | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. |
| Salicylic Acid | Sebum-related careScentSurface exfoliationProduct preservationSkin conditioning | Used in products intended to address seborrhoeic skin or scalp conditions. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
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- AXIS-Y: Spot The Difference Blemish TreatmentChecked 2026-10-05T21:29:37.094461+00:00