CeraVe Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser - USA Versus Dr. Organic Tea Tree Face Wash
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser 60 ingredients
Dr. Organic Tea Tree Face Wash 35 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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CeraVe Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser 60 ingredients
Dr. Organic Tea Tree Face Wash 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
PCA
Humectant
PPG-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
Masking
Ceramide 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
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSerine
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Valine
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Proline
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alanine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHistidine
Humectant
Acrylates/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
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Nobilis Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingHydroxypropyl Oxidized Starch Pg-Trimonium Chloride
HumectantStarch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
BufferingUrea
Buffering
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Nobilis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Hydroxypropyl Oxidized Starch Pg-Trimonium Chloride, Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Glyceryl Laurate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Levulinic Acid, P-Anisic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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 AcidCoco-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-GlucosideGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium 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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and sometimes used to adjust the pH of a product.
This ingredient is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin. NMF also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Fun fact: Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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