Comparison between Dermalogica Acne Clearing Face Wash vs. IMAGE Skincare AGELESS Total Anti-Aging Serum

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56 Ingredients 38

1
Salicylic Acid
1
Water
2
Water
2
Glycerin
3
Glycerin
3
Polysorbate-20
4
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
4
Lactic Acid
5
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
5
Glycolic Acid
6
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
6
Propylene Glycol
7
Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride
7
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract
8
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
8
Hydroxyethylcellulose
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Uniqueness49 out of 56
87.5%
Uniqueness31 out of 38
81.6%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
28 out of 56
50%
chemical
20 out of 56
36%
natural
12 out of 38
32%
chemical
18 out of 38
47%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Butylene Glycol#9Sodium PCA#10Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#37Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#44Palmitic Acid#48
Oily skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#1Camphor#20Menthol#21Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#38Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#45
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 5
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#37Salicylic Acid#1Menthol#21Eucalyptus Globulus#22Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil#30Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract#38
Dry skin
Positive: 7Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Propylene Glycol#6Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract#16Butylene Glycol#21Sodium Hyaluronate#24Phospholipids#29Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract#32
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#7Lactic Acid#4Glycolic Acid#5

Detailed view

Dermalogica Acne Clearing Face Wash vs. IMAGE Skincare AGELESS Total Anti-Aging Serum
Position 1

#1Salicylic 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.

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#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

#2Water

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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#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

#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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#3Polysorbate-20

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Nutrifying
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate 20 doesn’t have any notable skin benefits but is used in cosmetics quite often. Manufacturers use it for formulation purposes. It improves the scent, texture, and feel of the product.

Position 4

#4Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foam booster, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Lactic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant
Moisturizing
Cleansing
Acne fighting
Soothing
Lightening
Healing
Rejuvenation
Hair structure improvement
Hair growth stimulating
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Lactic Acid is the most popular and the least aggressive acid among all the AHAs. Unlike Salicylic and Glycolic acids which can irritate your skin, Lactic Acid will hardly cause any problems. The combination of its soft action and effectiveness makes it a real brilliant. It exfoliates dead cells, makes the skin tone even, clears pores, kills bacteria, moisturizes the skin and helps to keep water, helps the cells to produce Hyaluronic Acid. It also works as a strong antioxidant and anti-aging component.

It's a great acid for getting familiar with the world of AHAs. If you want to start using "fruit acids" but struggling for some reason, try to use Lactic Acid first. If your skin accepts it well, you can try stronger acids.

Position 5

#5Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#5Glycolic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.
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