Comparison between Paula's Choice Calm Ultra-gentle Cleanser vs. Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser

Paula's Choice

Calm Ultra-gentle Cleanser

Paula's Choice

CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser

- 17 components -

- 18 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Water, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol

Components only in Paula's Choice Calm Ultra-gentle Cleanser 14

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Cellulose Gum and 9 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 82.4%

Components only in Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser 15

Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate and 10 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 83.3%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Water

Glycerin

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Glycerin

Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate

Cellulose Gum

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Coco Caprylate/caprate⁠

Arginine

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection

Effects unique for Calm Ultra-gentle Cleanser:

Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Deodorant

Effects unique for CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser:

Acne fighting, Soothing, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Regeneration, Hair growth stimulating

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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 17

59%

chemical

6 out of 17

35%

natural

5 out of 18

28%

chemical

13 out of 18

72%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 1

Glycerin^#5Butylene Glycol^#9Panthenol^#11Sodium Laureth Sulfate^#7

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Salicylic Acid^#1Citric Acid^#13

Detailed view

Paula's Choice Calm Ultra-gentle Cleanser vs. Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing 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 (0.5%)

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.