Comparison between Paula's Choice 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant vs. CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser

Paula's Choice

1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant

CeraVe

Acne Control Cleanser

- 26 components -

- 27 components -

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Ingredients in both products 5

Water, Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin

Components only in Paula's Choice 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant 21

Methylpropanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C15-19 Alkane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Propanediol and 16 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 80.8%

Components only in CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser 22

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate and 17 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 81.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Methylpropanediol

Water

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

C15-19 Alkane

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Glycerin

Salicylic Acid

Niacinamide

Propanediol

Gluconolactone

Inulin

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

Effects unique for 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant:

UV Protection, Healing, Regeneration, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Acne Control Cleanser:

Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Antifungal, Protection

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

10 out of 26

38%

chemical

12 out of 26

46%

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: 3Negative: 0

Allantoin^#10Tocopherol^#11Glycerin^#17

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Salicylic Acid^#6Allantoin^#10Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil^#20

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Allantoin^#10Salicylic Acid^#6Citric Acid^#23

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

Paula's Choice 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant 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.