Comparison between CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser vs. Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Deep Pore Cleanser

Find out which product is better for your skin.

28 Ingredients 19

1
Benzoyl Peroxide
1
Castile Soap (Aqua/​water/​eau
2
Water
2
Potassium Cocoate
3
Glycerin
3
Potassium Tallate
4
Propylene Glycol
4
Glycerin)
5
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
5
Sodium Chloride
6
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
6
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
7
Xanthan Gum
7
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
8
Potassium Hydroxide
8
Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/​leaf Oil (Manuka)
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Uniqueness26 out of 28
92.9%
Uniqueness17 out of 19
89.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
7 out of 28
25%
chemical
17 out of 28
61%
natural
10 out of 19
53%
chemical
2 out of 19
11%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Glycerin#3Propylene Glycol#4Sodium Hyaluronate#17Benzoyl Peroxide#1
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Glycolic Acid#14Citric Acid#23Benzoic Acid#28
Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#6Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#16Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract#17
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil#7Benzoic Acid#15Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#16

Detailed view

CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser vs. Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Deep Pore Cleanser
Position 1

#1Benzoyl Peroxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Antiacne agent, Oxidizing agent
Cleansing
Acne fighting
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
Bad for dry skin
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.

BUT you should avoid this component if you have dry skin. Even people with oily skin notice that it dries the skin hard. Be careful!

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#1Castile Soap (Aqua/​water/​eau

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2

#2Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#2Potassium Cocoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
Softening
Soothing
Antiseptic
Hair strengthening
Hair growth stimulating
Hair follicle nutrition
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 3

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#3Potassium Tallate

Origin: No information
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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#4Glycerin)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 5

#5Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Antistatic
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Sodium Chloride

Origin: natural
Role: Flavoring agent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Sodium Chloride is a very famous ingredeint also known as Salt. Yes, it’s the same salt you can find on your table. In cosmetics, it is used as a preservative helping the product to live longer. It is also used as a peeling agent in different scrubs. Human contact with this element since ancient times and that's why it is 100% safe.

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