Comparison between The Ordinary Glycolic Acid vs. CeraVe Cleanser

Find out which product is better for your skin.

31 Ingredients 22

1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycolic Acid
2
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
3
Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water
3
Glycerin
4
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water
4
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
5
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Water
5
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
6
Propanediol
6
Niacinamide
7
Glycerin
7
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
8
Triethanolamine
8
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
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Uniqueness29 out of 31
93.5%
Uniqueness20 out of 22
90.9%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
11 out of 31
35%
chemical
15 out of 31
48%
natural
5 out of 22
23%
chemical
15 out of 22
68%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#7Glycine#14Sodium PCA#25Sodium Lactate#26
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glycolic Acid#2
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Propylene Glycol#9
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#16

Detailed view

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid vs. CeraVe Cleanser
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#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.

Position 2

#2Glycolic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.
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#2Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Antistatic
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#3Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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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
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.

Position 4

#4Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foaming, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 5

#5Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Water

Origin: No information
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Viscosity controlling agent
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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