Aknicare Cream Versus Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel
Updated on October 01, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Aknicare Cream 20 ingredients
Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel 9 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Aknicare Cream 20 ingredients
Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel 9 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Alcohol
Solvent
Cetearyl Nonanoate
EmollientTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Acrylamides Copolymer
Zinc Lactate
Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PPG-7 Lauryl Ether
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate
Propylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Methyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Triethyl Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethyl Linoleate, Benzoic Acid, Acrylamides Copolymer, Zinc Lactate, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-7 Lauryl Ether, Propylene Glycol, Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate, Propylparaben, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium 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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Aknicare Cream 20 ingredients
Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel 9 ingredients
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