Comparison between PLUM Salicylic Acid Face Wash vs. Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30

PLUM

Salicylic Acid Face Wash

Cetaphil

Dermacontrol Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30

- 27 components -

- 30 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Water, Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate

Components only in PLUM Salicylic Acid Face Wash 24

Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Propanediol and 19 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 88.9%

Components only in Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30 27

Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Avobenzone, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Diisopropyl Sebacate and 22 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 90.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Octocrylene

Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Avobenzone

Glycerin

Water

Coco-Glucoside

Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Glycerin

Propanediol

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Fruit/leaf Extract

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing, Healing, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

Effects unique for Salicylic Acid Face Wash:

Cleansing, Acne fighting, Anti-aging, Lightening, Elasticity improvement

Effects unique for Dermacontrol Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30:

Nutrifying, Regeneration, Protection, Hair protection

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

10 out of 27

37%

chemical

12 out of 27

44%

natural

5 out of 30

17%

chemical

22 out of 30

73%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#4

Oily skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract^#11Salicylic Acid^#13Glycolic Acid^#22

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 4

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract^#10Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract^#11Salicylic Acid^#13Glycolic Acid^#22

Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Glycerin^#6Allantoin^#24Panthenol^#26

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Allantoin^#24

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Allantoin^#24

Detailed view

PLUM Salicylic Acid Face Wash vs. Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30

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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#1Octocrylene (7%)

Origin: chemical

Role: No information

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Octocrylene is an organic chemical sunscreen. It protects against UVA and UVB rays that can damage your skin or even lead to melanoma. It also stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients in a formulation and increases the water resistance of a product. It is approved by the FDA in concentrations of up to 10%. It’s not a very effective component on its own, that’s why manufacturers combine it with other chemical sunscreens.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.