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What they are

These products are both facial treatments. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

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They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates

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Bayer Bepanthene Cream
Bayer Bepanthene Cream
Facial Treatment
German Brand Germany
Galderma Benzac Benzoyl Peroxide Spots Treatment Gel 5%

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Bepanthene Cream
Panthenol Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps reduce irritation Icon
Helps reduce irritationHelps reduce irritation Icon

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It can be found naturally in our skin and hair.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Pantolactone Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Pantolactone is a synthetically created humectant.

Lanolin Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
0-1 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne IconMay worsen Eczema Icon
3 Concerns

Lanolin is a wax secreted by animals with wool, such as sheep. It is a waterproof emollient.

0-1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Isopropyl Myristate Emollient, Masking
3-5 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
3 Concerns

Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.

3-5 Com. / 3 Irr.
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Benzac Benzoyl Peroxide Spots Treatment Gel 5%
Dimethicone Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
1 / 0 Silicon Icon
SiliconSilicon Icon

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate Cleansing, Foaming, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon
2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Hydrated Silica Abrasive, Absorbent
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ExfoliantExfoliant Icon

Hydrated Silica is a type of silicon dioxide. It is called 'hydrated silica' because it is silica with extra bonded water atoms.

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Methylparaben Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon
PreservativePreservative Icon ParabenParaben Icon 2 Concerns

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Poloxamer 182 Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Poloxamer 182.

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Water 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.

Sodium Hydroxide Buffering

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.

Ingredient Ratings

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Bepanthene Cream
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Benzac Benzoyl Peroxide Spots Treatment Gel 5%
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When to use

30 Routines
47% use in am
53% use in pm
93% use every day
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31% use in am
69% use in pm
78% use every day
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Reviews

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Bayer Bepanthene Cream 4 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light Scent (1)
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Laila

2 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

A good basic moisturizer that didn't cause any issues for me, but it felt too heavy on my skin.
didn't repurchase.

Galderma Benzac Benzoyl Peroxide Spots Treatment Gel 5% 9 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Sticky (1) Works Well (1)
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Taynara Motta

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

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I had a really really bad hormonal acne breakout last year bc I had to stop taking birth control pills and absolutely nothing worked. I'm to...

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I had a really really bad hormonal acne breakout last year bc I had to stop taking birth control pills and absolutely nothing worked. I'm to blame tho because I was trying way too many things all at once (I had never dealt with acne before and was desperate lol) and had a damaged skin barrier. From February til May I was working on getting my skin barrier good and healthy again so I wasn't using any actives and since June I've been using this gel. My skin is so clear right now, even though it's been only two months! It's not as irritating (and as drying) as you would expect considering it's benzoyl peroxide. Because I had to stop taking birth control pills, my skin oiliness increased a lot due to hormonal imbalances at the time and I also had a fungal acne breakout and this gel has also helped in 100%.

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SpaceyTrxsh

6 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Out of all the acne products I've tried this is the only one that helped with my inflamed acne. Now I have zero active acne on my face thanks to this.