Comparison between PLUM Salicylic Acid Face Wash vs. Cetaphil Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer

PLUM

Salicylic Acid Face Wash

Cetaphil

Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer

- 27 components -

- 37 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Water, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid

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 Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer 34

Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ceteareth-20 and 29 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 91.9%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate

Water

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Butylene Glycol

Glycerin

Cetearyl Alcohol

Coco-Glucoside

Dimethicone

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Sodium Polyacrylate

Propanediol

Glycerin

Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Fruit/leaf Extract

Ceteareth-20

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Positive Effects

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

Effects unique for Salicylic Acid Face Wash:

Elasticity improvement, Antifungal

Effects unique for Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer:

Rejuvenation, Deodorant, 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

8 out of 37

22%

chemical

22 out of 37

59%

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: 4Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#3Glycerin^#7Sodium Hyaluronate^#36Allantoin^#37

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 2

Salicylic Acid^#1Allantoin^#37Ethylhexyl Palmitate^#11PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate^#13

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Allantoin^#37Salicylic Acid^#1

Detailed view

PLUM Salicylic Acid Face Wash vs. Cetaphil Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer

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.