Comparison between PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control vs. Ponds Institute Japan Skin-protect Facial Foam

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22 Ingredients 27

1
Benzoyl Peroxide
1
Myristic Acid
2
Carbomer Homopolymer Type B
2
Glycerin
3
Carbomer Interpolymer Type A
3
Water
4
Decyl Glucoside
4
Propylene Glycol
5
Dimethicone
5
Stearic Acid
6
Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
6
Potassium Hydroxide
7
Glycerin
7
Glycol Distearate
8
Palmitic Acid
8
Lauric Acid
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Uniqueness18 out of 22
81.8%
Uniqueness23 out of 27
85.2%

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
7 out of 22
32%
chemical
13 out of 22
59%
natural
6 out of 27
22%
chemical
20 out of 27
74%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Glycerin#7Palmitic Acid#8Benzoyl Peroxide#1
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Stearic Acid#20
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Propylene Glycol#4
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 4
Salicylic Acid#14Myristic Acid#1Stearic Acid#5Lauric Acid#8Glyceryl Stearate SE#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Salicylic Acid#14Hexyl Cinnamal#25Limonene#26Linalool#27

Detailed view

PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control vs. Ponds Institute Japan Skin-protect Facial Foam
Position 1

#1Benzoyl Peroxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Antiacne agent, Oxidizing agent
Cleansing
Acne fighting
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Benzoyl Peroxide is very effective against acne. It destroys Propionibacterium acnes - a bacteria that causes this problem. That's why it works so great. It also helps to renew and exfoliate dead cells helping to make the skin cleaner. You can find this component in many anti-acne products.

BUT you should avoid this component if you have dry skin. Even people with oily skin notice that it dries the skin hard. Be careful!

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#1Myristic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
Position 2

#2Carbomer Homopolymer Type B

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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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

#3Carbomer Interpolymer Type A

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#3Water

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 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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#4Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

Position 5

#5Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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#5Stearic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.

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