Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel Versus Benzac Microbiome Equalising Moisturiser - Australia
Updated on February 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel 9 ingredients
Benzac Microbiome Equalising Moisturiser 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel 9 ingredients
Benzac Microbiome Equalising Moisturiser 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Isopentyldiol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lecithin
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Pantolactone
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Isopentyldiol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Parfum, Pantolactone, 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.
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.
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Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel 9 ingredients
Benzac Microbiome Equalising Moisturiser 19 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel 9 ingredients
Ruined my skin barrier, but made my skin clear ðŸ˜
Benzac Microbiome Equalising Moisturiser 19 ingredients
If you battle with maintaining clear skin and can’t handle actives due to sensitive skin, this is a great balancer. I use it between tretinoin nights if my skin is still being spotty and peeling
No Brasil, ele é vendido na linha Dermotivin da Galderma. Embalagem bem igual. Único hidratante que realmente não empipoca meu rosto com acne fúngica. Não fico sem!
Deixa a minha pele macia, sequinha mas com viço e ameniza as cicatrizes da acne, acalma a pele. Excelente combinação com o peróxido de benzoÃla.
