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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser Versus La Roche-Posay Serozinc

Face Cleanser
Facial Treatment
American Brand
French Brand

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

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

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients

La Roche-Posay Serozinc 3 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients

La Roche-Posay Serozinc 3 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Masking

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 Chloride
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

When to use

CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients

La Roche-Posay Serozinc 3 ingredients

4,642 Routines
44% use in am
56% use in pm
93% use every day
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146 Routines
54% use in am
46% use in pm
95% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser 27 ingredients

2.92
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What people say
Doesn't Work 33% Great Value 27% Works Well 24%

La Roche-Posay Serozinc 3 ingredients

5.00
Overall rating
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What people say
Absorbs Well 100% Expensive 100% Great Value 100%