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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser Versus Derma E Hydrating Cleanser

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

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

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients

Derma E Hydrating Cleanser 19 ingredients

About this product

About this product

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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients

Derma E Hydrating Cleanser 19 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.

It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.

Cleansing, Foaming

This gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.

According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.

Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

When to use

CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients

Derma E Hydrating Cleanser 19 ingredients

4,362 Routines
44% use in am
56% use in pm
93% use every day
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Reviews

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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients

2.9 /5
from 48 ratings
Doesn't Work (14) Great Value (9) Works Well (9)
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kawaiidesuwu_683

2 years ago
Review

not good at all lol
1. it didnt clear my acne
2. it irritated tf out of my skin\
3. it broke me out

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YousifShamoon

2 years ago
Review

another miss from cerave
this wasn't a disaster for me because i luckily had skin oily enough to handle this. it was still very stripping though. i did like that it does make my pores, especially my sebaceous filaments on my nose disappear, especially after an oil cleanser, but it stripped my skin too much and possibly caused me a lot of breakouts.

Derma E Hydrating Cleanser 19 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Strong Scent (1)
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Sam G

7 months ago
Review

Left my skin feeling hydrated and soft but ended up breaking me out in small white heads all over cheeks. I didn’t realize it wasn’t fragrance free and is made with retinol (or Vit A) and I use tret.

#broke me out
#strong scent