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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser US versus Dermal Therapy Acne Control Wash .

Last updated on January 15, 2024. Published on July 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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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
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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Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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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 Foaming Oil Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dermal Therapy Acne Control Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 22.

Dermal Therapy Acne Control Wash contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

39% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser 33 ingredients

4.8 /5
from 5 ratings
Works Well (4) Great Value (3) Hydrating (3) No Scent (3) Light (2)
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channelorange

2 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

my fav foaming cleanser!! i've been through 5 bottles already and would always go back to buy this. i also have 2 other favorite foaming cleanser...

my fav foaming cleanser!! i've been through 5 bottles already and would always go back to buy this. i also have 2 other favorite foaming cleanser but i will buy this one in a heartbeat everytime i'm running out of this. there is no detectable fragrance and u can literally smell nothing. it foams into a silky lather once rubbed in ur hands and on ur face and it hydrates the skin so well and works for every skin type!! 5 outta 5 stars

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sarape

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Amazing product for such a great price! It works on every skin type without causing any breakouts nor irritation. It leaves my skin clearer than...

Amazing product for such a great price! It works on every skin type without causing any breakouts nor irritation. It leaves my skin clearer than any other gel cleanser i've ever tried, even melting waterproof makeup but without striping my skin at all. The only thing I dislike about it, it's the way it's advertised: It really makes you think it's an oil cleanser not only because of the writing in the bottle, but also because of the yellowish color (which is just a tint on the plastic, the product inside is transparent watery gel). But I don't mind it because it does such a great job that you could use it to substitute both your oil and water cleanser, turning two steps into one. Perfect for the days you're in a hurry and don't want to go with the full double cleansing method.

Dermal Therapy Acne Control Wash 19 ingredients

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