Comparison between St. Ives Acne Control Daily Cleanser vs. Dermalogica Acne Clearing Face Wash

St. Ives

Acne Control Daily Cleanser

Dermalogica

Acne Clearing Face Wash

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23 Ingredients 56

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Salicylic Acid

Water

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Glycerin

Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Propylene Glycol

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride

Fragrance

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

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Uniqueness18 out of 23

78.3%

Uniqueness51 out of 56

91.1%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

6 out of 23

26%

chemical

13 out of 23

57%

natural

28 out of 56

50%

chemical

20 out of 56

36%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Glycerin^#4Propylene Glycol^#6Sodium Laureth Sulfate^#3

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 4

Salicylic Acid^#1Hexyl Cinnamal^#18Limonene^#19Linalool^#20

Dry skin

Positive: 6Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3Butylene Glycol^#9Sodium PCA^#10Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#37Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)^#44Palmitic Acid^#48

Oily skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1Camphor^#20Menthol^#21Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract^#38Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#45

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 5

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#37Salicylic Acid^#1Menthol^#21Eucalyptus Globulus^#22Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil^#30Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract^#38

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St. Ives Acne Control Daily Cleanser vs. Dermalogica Acne Clearing Face Wash

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Salicylic Acid

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.

Position 2

Both products have the same component on this position.

#2Water

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.

Position 3

#3Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Bad for dry skin

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#3Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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Position 4

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#4Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foam booster, Surfactant

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 5

#5Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Cleansing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

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#5Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Origin: natural

Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

Cleansing

Malassezia unsafe

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]