Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser versus Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash .
Last updated on August 04, 2023. Published on December 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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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
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients
Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash 56 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients
Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash 56 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients
Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash 56 ingredients
Water • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Glycerin • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Niacinamide • Gluconolactone • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Zea Mays Oil • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Carbomer • Calcium Gluconate • Sodium Chloride • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Cholecalciferol Peg-12 Ether • Cholesterol • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Tetrasodium EDTA • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Phytosphingosine • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin
Salicylic Acid 0.5% • Water • Glycerin • Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Butylene Glycol • Sodium PCA • Phytic Acid • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Fucus Vesiculosus Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Allium Sativum Bulb Extract • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Passiflora Incarnata Extract • Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract • Camphor • Menthol • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Polysorbate 80 • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Angelica Archangelica Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Echinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin • Silica • Palmitic Acid • Zinc PCA • Kaolin • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Aminomethyl Propanol • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Benzyl PCA • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterCeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinCeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate isn't fungal acne safe.
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.
Chances 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 ChlorideCeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash contains this as ingredient number 53.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidCeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash contains this as ingredient number 56.
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.
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 27.
Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash contains this as ingredient number 40.
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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients
Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash 56 ingredients
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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients
Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash 56 ingredients
Reviews
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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients
AshN.
(Using Since 2020) Similar to the other CeraVe cleanser it hasn't let me down. I took off one star just because I feel that this isn't really ideal...
(Using Since 2020) Similar to the other CeraVe cleanser it hasn't let me down. I took off one star just because I feel that this isn't really ideal for every day use, especially if you have dry, sensitive skin (despite it being advertised as gentle). It's fairly stripping due to all the actives in it, so I found it to be a bit irritating to me. But once I stopped using it everyday and switched to only using it every other evening, the irritation stopped all together and actually helped with my occasional comedonal acne.
CarlaTriegaardt
Think twice befor using on dry/combination skin
I was super excited to start using this product because of all of the benefits but found it to be...
Think twice befor using on dry/combination skin
I was super excited to start using this product because of all of the benefits but found it to be slightly drying and irritating to my skin.
Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash 56 ingredients
BiaB
Love it!
It keeps my outbreaks under control.
Even though I have dehydrated skin, it does not strip my skin from its moisture.
This product is...
Love it!
It keeps my outbreaks under control.
Even though I have dehydrated skin, it does not strip my skin from its moisture.
This product is amazing!
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