Acne Free Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash Versus Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser
Updated on August 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain benzoyl peroxide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Acne Free Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash 23 ingredients
Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser 4 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Acne Free Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash 23 ingredients
Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser 4 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzoyl Peroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Sulfate
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Benzoyl Peroxide, Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Sodium Sulfate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glycolic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Ceramide EOP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzoyl Peroxide is famous for fighting acne. This is because it does a variety of tasks on the skin: it helps reduce excess oil, kill bacteria, and clear out dead skin cells. In other words, it is effective at unclogging pores.
These properties make it great at fighting different types of acne, including cystic and inflammatory types of acne.
When targeting the bacteria in your pores, Benzoyl Peroxide has been shown to kill the bacteria without causing sensitivity. It also helps keep your skin's natural bacteria and biome balanced. Having a healthy biome protects your skin from external harmful factors.
Once Benzoyl Peroxide is absorbed into the skin, our bodies turn it into benzoic acid and quickly exits in urine.
When using Benzoyl Peroxide, it may be irritating for some people due to a variety of reasons, such as a broken skin barrier or just an allergic reaction. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Benzoyl PeroxideCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Acne Free Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash 23 ingredients
Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser 4 ingredients
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