Acne Free Oil-Free Acne Cleanser Versus Clean & Clear Morning Burst Oil-Free Facial Cleanser
Updated on July 17, 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
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Acne Free Oil-Free Acne Cleanser 18 ingredients
Clean & Clear Morning Burst Oil-Free Facial Cleanser 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Acne Free Oil-Free Acne Cleanser 18 ingredients
Clean & Clear Morning Burst Oil-Free Facial Cleanser 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingMethyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glycolic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Mannitol
Humectant
Cellulose
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingIron Oxides
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sorbitol, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mannitol, Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Iron Oxides, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Menthol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.
It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.
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.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Acne Free Oil-Free Acne Cleanser 18 ingredients
Clean & Clear Morning Burst Oil-Free Facial Cleanser 18 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Acne Free Oil-Free Acne Cleanser 18 ingredients
I use this on days when I'm not applying adapalene to my face. It's a bit watery, but stays once lathered a bit. It's pretty cheap and does a good job at keeping my purging from adapalene under control. Has a few goodies like glycolic acid and ceramides. Not super drying since it's a low concentration of bp. At 2.5% you probably need to keep this on for 30s before rinsing to remove 93% of acne Show more
