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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser versus Vichy Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Milk Cleanser .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on September 28, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones

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Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
ph level
5.5
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (4)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Vichy Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Liked

Potassium Phosphate is the term for the salts of potassium and phosphate ions. Our bodies naturally create and use potassium phosphate.

In cosmetics, potassium phosphate is used to adjust the pH level of products. Our skin has a natural pH level. Maintaining this pH level is important for our skin barrier. If the skin barrier is disrupted, our skin can experience dehydration and irritation.

This ingredient is used in medicine to help treat low blood levels of phosphorus.

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CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.

Vichy Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

Vichy Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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.

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CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.

Vichy Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Liked

Dipotassium Phosphate is an inorganic salt. This just means it has a different structure than organic salts. It is a stabilizing and pH adjusting ingredient.

This ingredient is soluble in water.

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

Vichy Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

50% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser 24 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 56 ratings
Great Value (5) Light (3) Hydrating (3) Drying (3) Works Well (2) Irritating (2)
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BubbIes

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

This was hydrating, but that's where the positives end. For a "hydrating" cleanser this has THREE harsh irritating alcohols and two of them are in...

This was hydrating, but that's where the positives end. For a "hydrating" cleanser this has THREE harsh irritating alcohols and two of them are in the first five ingredients (they're in higher concentrations than most of the other ingredients). I was upset to realize this was probably causing my breakouts. CeraVe's quality really tanked and most people who are using them probably don't realize it's causing problems for their skin.

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Calyxna

9 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

First time using skincare products. I've been using this cleanser for a few weeks now, This cleanser actually made my skin less rough. It approves...

First time using skincare products. I've been using this cleanser for a few weeks now, This cleanser actually made my skin less rough. It approves my skin texture a bit soft and slightly hydrated.. Although if I don't apply moisturizer right away, my skin feels tight after using the cleanser. But it doesn't matter, i like this product. This cleanser helps! It repairs my skin barrier somehow!

Vichy Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Milk Cleanser 13 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Expensive (1) Hydrating (1) Works Well (1)
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dbtrnh

3 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

I have combo-sensitive skin and have been using this product for a long time. I'm on my fourth bottle rn and still love it. It feels so relaxing...

I have combo-sensitive skin and have been using this product for a long time. I'm on my fourth bottle rn and still love it. It feels so relaxing and doesn't make my face feel burned or anything after cleansing. The only thing is that it is expensive, so wait for holidays when the price may be better. I don't know how to explain it, but it's 1000/10.

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