Comparison between Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse Gel vs. CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser

Medik8

Surface Radiance Cleanse Gel

CeraVe

Acne Control Cleanser

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28 Ingredients 27

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Water

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Sodium Chloride

Glycerin

Niacinamide

Mandelic Acid

Gluconolactone

Phenoxyethanol

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

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Uniqueness23 out of 28

82.1%

Uniqueness22 out of 27

81.5%

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

14 out of 28

50%

chemical

11 out of 28

39%

natural

6 out of 27

22%

chemical

18 out of 27

67%

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#6

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#9

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 6

Salicylic Acid^#9Citric Acid^#11Lactic Acid^#18Limonene^#23Linalool^#24Citral^#27

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

Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse Gel 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

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.

Position 2

#2Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#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.

Position 3

#3Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Origin: chemical

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

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#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 ]

Position 4

Both products have the same component on this position.

#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

#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.

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#5Glycerin

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

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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