Comparison between CeraVe Foaming Cleanser vs. Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse

CeraVe

Foaming Cleanser

Medik8

Surface Radiance Cleanse

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24 Ingredients 23

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Water

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Propanediol

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

Sodium Chloride

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Glycerin

Salicylic Acid

Ceramide Np

Mandelic Acid

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Uniqueness17 out of 24

70.8%

Uniqueness16 out of 23

69.6%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

6 out of 24

25%

chemical

14 out of 24

58%

natural

11 out of 23

48%

chemical

10 out of 23

43%

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: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#6

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#7

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 4

Salicylic Acid^#7Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract^#10Lactic Acid^#15Limonene^#22

Detailed view

CeraVe Foaming Cleanser vs. Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse

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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#2Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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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#3Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Foaming, Hair conditioning, Surfactant

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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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#4Cocamidopropyl 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 ]

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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#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.