Comparison between CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser vs. PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash

CeraVe

Acne Control Cleanser

PanOxyl

Acne Foaming Wash

- 27 components -

- 21 components -

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 4

Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum

Components only in CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser 23

Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone and 18 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 85.2%

Components only in PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash 17

Benzoyl Peroxide, Carbomer Homopolymer Type C, Carbomer Interpolymer Type A, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone and 12 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 81.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Salicylic Acid

Benzoyl Peroxide

Water

Carbomer Homopolymer Type C

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Carbomer Interpolymer Type A

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Decyl Glucoside

Glycerin

Dimethicone

Niacinamide

Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

Gluconolactone

Glycerin

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Palmitic Acid

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Positive Effects

Find out what good effects the product has

Both products provide the following effects: , Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

Effects unique for Acne Control Cleanser:

Antioxidant, Pore Shrinking, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Antifungal, Deodorant, Protection

Effects unique for Acne Foaming Wash:

No unique effects found

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ECO Metrics

Find out how eco-friendly the components are

Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

6 out of 27

22%

chemical

18 out of 27

67%

natural

6 out of 21

29%

chemical

13 out of 21

62%

Concerns

Pay attention to these components

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Components by Skin Type

Find out what components are good or bad for your skin type

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#5

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Salicylic Acid^#1Benzoic Acid^#27

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Glycerin^#7Palmitic Acid^#8Benzoyl Peroxide^#1

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Stearic Acid^#19

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser vs. PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash

Position 1

#1Salicylic Acid (2%)

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative

Cleansing

Acne fighting

Soothing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

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#1Benzoyl Peroxide (10%)

Origin: chemical

Role: Antiacne agent, Oxidizing agent

Cleansing

Acne fighting

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

Bad for dry skin

Benzoyl Peroxide is very effective against acne. It destroys Propionibacterium acnes - a bacteria that causes this problem. That's why it works so great. It also helps to renew and exfoliate dead cells helping to make the skin cleaner. You can find this component in many anti-acne products.