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Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel Versus maru.derm Gentle Face Cleaning Gel For Sensitive Skin

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
French Brand France
Turkish Brand Türkiye

Updated on June 13, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or silicones

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Masking, Preservative

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.

It 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.

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When to use

654 Routines
47% use in am
53% use in pm
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58% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel 21 ingredients

2.5 /5
from 11 ratings
Irritating (4) Works Well (3) Great Value (3)
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Laila

1 year ago
Review

The best water-based cleanser i used so far!
It doesn’t dry my skin out at all and actually leaves it looking glowy and hydrated.
It has a slight scent, but even i have a sensitive acne prone skin it didn’t bother at all nor cause an allergic reaction.

#great value
#light scent
#works well
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Elfin1

7 months ago
Review

i have oily skin and this broke me out so bad even though it feels like it cleans my face properly.

#broke me out
#irritating

maru.derm Gentle Face Cleaning Gel For Sensitive Skin 18 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Hydrating (2) Great Value (1) Light (1)
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Amarantha

5 months ago
Review

I love this one, it cleanses my skin without drying or irritating and leaves my face soft and hydrated.

#great value
#hydrating
#works well
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fatiiii

25 days ago
Review

It make my skin so soft but my skin is breaking out. I dont really know the reason😭 I can’t figure it out if this does it or other product.

#hydrating
#light
#light scent