CeraVe Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser - USA Versus Celenes by Sweden Sea Buckthorn Vitamin C+ Cleansing Foaming Gel
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser 60 ingredients
Celenes by Sweden Sea Buckthorn Vitamin C+ Cleansing Foaming Gel 24 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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CeraVe Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser 60 ingredients
Celenes by Sweden Sea Buckthorn Vitamin C+ Cleansing Foaming Gel 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
PCA
HumectantPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAspartic Acid
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glycine
Buffering
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Threonine
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSerine
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Valine
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Proline
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alanine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHistidine
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-53
Polyquaternium-39
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, PCA, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, CI 77891, Aspartic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycine, Trideceth-6, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Threonine, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Serine, Sodium Benzoate, Valine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Proline, Isoleucine, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Alanine, Phenylalanine, Coconut Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Histidine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-53, Polyquaternium-39, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Steareth-100/PEG-136/Hdi Copolymer
Propanediol
SolventPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingUndecyl Alcohol
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingXylitylglucoside
HumectantMagnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Steareth-100/PEG-136/Hdi Copolymer, Propanediol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Undecyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Hexylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Xylitylglucoside, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients 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 WaterGlyceryl Oleate is the ester of glycerin and oleic acid. This ingredient is mainly an emollient and emulsifier.
Emollients soften and hydrate the skin by creating a thin film on top to trap in moisture. As an emulsifier, glyceryl oleate helps stabilize formulations by preventing ingredients such as oil and water from separating. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps helps thicken water-in-oil formulations, shower gels, and hair shampoos.
In some products, this ingredient may be used as a fragrance / perfuming ingredient. The scent of this ingredient is described to be "waxy".
Glyceryl oleate is created from oils rich in oleic acid, such as peanut oil and olive oil.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl OleateCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTACitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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CeraVe Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser 60 ingredients
Celenes by Sweden Sea Buckthorn Vitamin C+ Cleansing Foaming Gel 24 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser 60 ingredients
(Used 2020-2023) This is one of my most reliable products since the start of my skincare journey and I've not switched to any other cleansers because of it. I've never experience issues with irritation or breaking out when using this product as there is no harsh fragrance and it's non-comedogenic. Aside from being a solid budget buy, it's very hydrating as a cleanser as my skin does not feel Show more
My skin can be sensitive to cleansers. This one is the only cleanser that I’ve never had an issue with. I also love how well it lathers!
