Comparison between CeraVe Foaming Cleanser vs. CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser

Find out which product is better for your skin.

24 Ingredients 23

1
Water
1
Water
2
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
2
Glycerin
3
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
3
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
4
Propanediol
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
5
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
5
Ceramide 3
6
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
6
Ceramide 6-Ii
7
Glycerin
7
Ceramide 1
8
Ceramide Np
8
Hyaluronic Acid
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Uniqueness16 out of 24
66.7%
Uniqueness15 out of 23
65.2%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
6 out of 24
25%
chemical
14 out of 24
58%
natural
6 out of 23
26%
chemical
17 out of 23
74%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#7Sodium Hyaluronate#17
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#21
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Stearyl Alcohol#12
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

CeraVe Foaming Cleanser vs. CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#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.

Position 2

#2Cocamidopropyl 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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#2Glycerin

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.

Position 3

#3Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foaming, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#3Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Origin: natural
Role: Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
Hair structure improvement
Hair volumizing
Hair gloss
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 4

#4Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#4Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

Position 5

#5PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Viscosity controlling agent
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Ceramide 3

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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