Comparison between CeraVe Skin Renewing Eye Cream vs. The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Find out which product is better for your skin.

33 Ingredients 14

1
Water
1
Water
2
Propanediol
2
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
3
Glycerin
3
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
4
Niacinamide
4
Salicylic Acid
5
Cetearyl Alcohol
5
Dimethyl Isosorbide
6
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
6
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
7
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7
Citric Acid
8
Dimethicone
8
Polysorbate-20
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Uniqueness29 out of 33
87.9%
Uniqueness10 out of 14
71.4%

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
8 out of 33
24%
chemical
21 out of 33
64%
natural
4 out of 14
29%
chemical
9 out of 14
64%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Caffeine#18Sodium Hyaluronate#19Sodium Lactate#21Butylene Glycol#31
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Petrolatum#9Isopropyl Myristate#26
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Benzoic Acid#33
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
1,2-Hexanediol#13
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Salicylic Acid#4Citric Acid#7

Detailed view

CeraVe Skin Renewing Eye Cream vs. The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
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

#2Propanediol

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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#2Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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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#3Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Origin: natural
Role: Antistatic agent, Emulsifying agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
Position 4

#4Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

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#4Salicylic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative
Cleansing
Acne fighting
Soothing
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

Position 5

#5Cetearyl 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.

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#5Dimethyl Isosorbide

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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