ACO Sensitive Balance Micellar Cleansing Gel Versus Differin Daily Deep Cleanser
Updated on June 11, 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 dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
ACO Sensitive Balance Micellar Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
Differin Daily Deep Cleanser 7 ingredients
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ACO Sensitive Balance Micellar Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
Differin Daily Deep Cleanser 7 ingredients
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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 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 GlycerinCarbomer 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 Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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ACO Sensitive Balance Micellar Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
Differin Daily Deep Cleanser 7 ingredients
Reviews
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ACO Sensitive Balance Micellar Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
Wish it was a bit more foamy. Feels like it doesn't really cleanse. Ingredients nice though. I like that the pH level is 5.0 (confirmed by ACO themselves). Smells horrible like old wine or something, I usually don't care for smell but this was strange. Another small thing, bottle is so narrow and too tall for any of my bathroom shelves. Even Cerave and Cetaphil cleansers with more amount of Show more
So clean and nice to the skin !!!! I double cleanse with this 2 times and it really sooth and cleanse the skin
Differin Daily Deep Cleanser 7 ingredients
I wanted to try out this product because I am sensitive to coconut derivatives, and this wash does not contain any. It is also FA-safe! The wash is non-foaming, but it does a great job of cleansing.
I will say that the first 1-2 weeks of daily use, my skin was slightly irritated. I would get a burning, stinging sensation that lasted up to an hour after I used it. I think this formulation is Show more
