Comparison between CeraVe Cleanser vs. CeraVe Cleansing Balm
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Ingredients in both products 6
Components only in CeraVe Cleanser 16
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Niacinamide and 11 more.
Uniqueness: 72.7%
Components only in CeraVe Cleansing Balm 16
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap and 11 more.
Uniqueness: 72.7%
Face to Face
Components position by position
1
Water
1
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
2
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
2
Polyethylene
3
Glycerin
3
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
4
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
4
Water
5
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
5
Ceramide Np
6
Niacinamide
6
Ceramide Ap
7
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
7
Ceramide EOP
8
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
8
Carbomer
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Positive Effects
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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Nutrifying, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair conditioning
Effects unique for Cleanser:
Pore Shrinking, Lightening, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Rejuvenation, Tones up skin, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair growth stimulatingEffects unique for Cleansing Balm:
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ECO Metrics
Find out how eco-friendly the components are
Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
5 out of 22
23%
chemical
15 out of 22
68%
natural
4 out of 22
18%
chemical
14 out of 22
64%
Concerns
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Components by Skin Type
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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Propylene Glycol#9
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#16
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Tocopherol#14
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Ethylhexyl Palmitate#1
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Benzoic Acid#19
Detailed view
CeraVe Cleanser vs. CeraVe Cleansing Balm
Position 1
#1Water
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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#1Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient
Softening
Hair conditioning
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Bad for oily skin