Comparison between CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser vs. Paula's Choice 2% Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant

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Ingredients in both products 3
Components only in CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 21
Uniqueness: 87.5%
Components only in Paula's Choice 2% Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant 23
Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid, Exfoliant), Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower and 18 more. Show.
Uniqueness: 88.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid
2
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
2
Exfoliant)
3
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
3
Dimethicone
4
Glycerin
4
Tocopheryl Acetate
5
Niacinamide
5
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
6
Gluconolactone
6
Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Flower/​leaf/​stem Extract (Skin-Soothing)
7
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
7
Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia)
8
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
8
Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Lightening, Antistatic, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair gloss
Effects unique for SA Smoothing Cleanser:
Acne fighting, Anti-aging, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Antifungal, Hair structure improvement
Effects unique for 2% Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant:
Healing, Nutrifying, Regeneration
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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
4 out of 24
17%
chemical
17 out of 24
71%
natural
4 out of 26
15%
chemical
18 out of 26
69%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#4
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#14
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#10
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#10

Detailed view

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser vs. Paula's Choice 2% Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant
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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#1Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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