Comparison between The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser vs. Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser

The INKEY List

Salicylic Acid Cleanser

Paula's Choice

CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser

- 26 components -

- 18 components -

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Ingredients in both products 5

Water, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid

Components only in The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser 21

Propanediol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate and 16 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 80.8%

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

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

Uniqueness: 72.2%

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Components position by position

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Propanediol

Water

Glycerin

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Glycerin

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate

Salicylic Acid

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

Arginine

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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, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Salicylic Acid Cleanser:

UV Protection, Pore Shrinking, Anti-aging, Antifungal, Deodorant

Effects unique for CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser:

Healing

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

9 out of 26

35%

chemical

15 out of 26

58%

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: 4Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3Betaine^#10Allantoin^#14Tocopherol^#25

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#7Allantoin^#14

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Allantoin^#14Salicylic Acid^#7Citric Acid^#22

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

The INKEY List Salicylic Acid 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.