Comparison between Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser vs. CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser

Paula's Choice

CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser

CeraVe

Blemish Control Cleanser

- 18 components -

- 27 components -

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 5

Salicylic Acid, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol

Components only in Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser 13

Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Arginine, Butylene Glycol and 8 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 72.2%

Components only in CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser 22

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate and 17 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 81.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Salicylic Acid

Water

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer

Glycerin

Niacinamide

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate

Salicylic Acid

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Gluconolactone

Arginine

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, Softening, Soothing, Lightening, Lifting, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

Effects unique for CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser:

Healing, Regeneration, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Blemish Control Cleanser:

Pore Shrinking, Anti-aging, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Antifungal, Deodorant, 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

5 out of 18

28%

chemical

13 out of 18

72%

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: 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

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#4

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#6

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Salicylic Acid^#6Benzoic Acid^#27

Detailed view

Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser vs. CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser

Position 1

#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.

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#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.