BeautyAct BHA Detox Control Charcoal Cleanser Versus Vivier Pharma Medicated Wash
Updated on August 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
BeautyAct BHA Detox Control Charcoal Cleanser 24 ingredients
Vivier Pharma Medicated Wash 15 ingredients
About this product
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BeautyAct BHA Detox Control Charcoal Cleanser 24 ingredients
Vivier Pharma Medicated Wash 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingKaolin
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Polyglycerin-10
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Kaolin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Ethoxydiglycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Charcoal Powder, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Sodium Dehydroacetate
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Acrylates Copolymer
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantParfum
Masking
Hexamidine Diisethionate
Emollient
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningIngredients 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 WaterSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil. As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is also commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and shaving foam. It is amphiphilic, meaning it loves both water and fats.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerEthoxydiglycol is a synthetic solvent.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Ethoxydiglycol also helps deliver other key ingredients into the skin.
Learn more about EthoxydiglycolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidSodium 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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