Acne Free Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash Versus Equate Maximum Strength Acne Wash
Updated on October 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain benzoyl peroxide and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Acne Free Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash 23 ingredients
Equate Maximum Strength Acne Wash 18 ingredients
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Acne Free Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash 23 ingredients
Equate Maximum Strength Acne Wash 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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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
Benzoyl Peroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
SolventSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzoyl Peroxide, Water, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Stearate, Propanediol, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Silica, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide
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 PeroxideWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinDecyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCarbomer 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.
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Acne Free Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash 23 ingredients
Equate Maximum Strength Acne Wash 18 ingredients
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Acne Free Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash 23 ingredients
Equate Maximum Strength Acne Wash 18 ingredients
Made my face red and dry
