Comparison between Cetaphil Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser vs. CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser

Cetaphil

Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser

CeraVe

Acne Control Cleanser

- 18 components -

- 27 components -

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Ingredients in both products 4

Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol

Components only in Cetaphil Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser 14

Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol and 9 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 77.8%

Components only in CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser 23

Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Niacinamide and 18 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 85.2%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Water

Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Sodium Chloride

Glycerin

Cetyl Alcohol

Niacinamide

Stearyl Alcohol

Gluconolactone

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Hair conditioning

Effects unique for Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser:

UV Protection, Healing, Rejuvenation, Anticellulite, Antiviral, Tones up skin, Hair strengthening, Hair protection

Effects unique for Acne Control Cleanser:

Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Lightening, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

8 out of 18

44%

chemical

10 out of 18

56%

natural

6 out of 27

22%

chemical

18 out of 27

67%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Stearyl Alcohol^#7Butylene Glycol^#17

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#18

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Isopropyl Alcohol^#15

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#5

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Salicylic Acid^#1Benzoic Acid^#27

Detailed view

Cetaphil Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser vs. CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser

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 (2%)

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

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.