Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Alba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash versus Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub .
Published on January 19, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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Ingredient Info
Alba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash 27 ingredients
Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub 19 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Alba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash 27 ingredients
Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub 19 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Alba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash 27 ingredients
Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub 19 ingredients
Salicylic Acid 2% • Water • Coco-Betaine • Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Sodium Chloride • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Mentha Piperita Oil • Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Carum Petroselinum Extract • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Urtica Dioica Extract • Alcohol • Citric Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Benzoic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citral • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Coco-Glucoside • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Glycerin • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Citrate • Xanthan Gum • Heliotropine • Phenoxyethanol • Polyquaternium-10 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Citric Acid • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAlba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineAlba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinAlba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub contains this as ingredient number 6.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAlba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 19.
Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Alba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 22.
Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateAlba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 24.
Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Alba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash 27 ingredients
Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub 19 ingredients
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Alba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash 27 ingredients
Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub 19 ingredients
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Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub 19 ingredients
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