Comparison between Neostrata Exfoliating Wash vs. CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser

Find out which product is better for your skin.

25 Ingredients 23

1
Water
1
Water
2
Gluconolactone
2
Glycerin
3
PEG-8
3
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
4
Decyl Glucoside
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
5
PEG-8 Dimethicone
5
Ceramide 3
6
Ammonium Hydroxide
6
Ceramide 6-Ii
7
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
7
Ceramide 1
8
Maltobionic Acid
8
Hyaluronic Acid
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Uniqueness22 out of 25
88.0%
Uniqueness20 out of 23
87.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
9 out of 25
36%
chemical
15 out of 25
60%
natural
6 out of 23
26%
chemical
17 out of 23
74%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract#11Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#12Glycerin#16Propylene Glycol#17
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#10Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#12
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Stearyl Alcohol#12
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Neostrata Exfoliating Wash vs. CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
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

#2Gluconolactone

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent
Antioxidants
Moisturizing
Acne fighting
Lifting
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Gluconolactone belongs to poly hydroxy acids (PHA). It’s very similar to AHAs chemically, that’s why it is usually presented as a «Next Generation AHA». It has all the benefits of AHA but it doesn’t irritate the skin. It’s a strong natural antioxidant which is as strong as Tocopherol or Ascorbic Acid.

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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

#3PEG-8

Origin: chemical
Role: Humectant, Solvent
Soothing
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#3Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Origin: natural
Role: Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
Hair structure improvement
Hair volumizing
Hair gloss
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 4

#4Decyl Glucoside

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Decyl glucoside is a surfactant. It provides degreasing and wetting effects. It removes dirt and sebum gently. It doesn’t irritate the skin but at the same time, it’s an effective cleanser. It’s considered to be the safest among all the other surfactants.

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#4Cetearyl 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.

Position 5

#5PEG-8 Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Ceramide 3

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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