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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser Australia versus Curel Intensive Moisture Care Body Wash .

Last updated on December 19, 2023. Published on May 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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

Face Cleanser Canadian Brand Canada
Body Wash Japanese Brand Japan

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).

Body Wash

Products for cleansing your body. These include soaps, gels, cleansing creams, cleansing oils, and body washes.

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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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Notable Ingredients

BHA
PHA
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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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 SA Smoothing Cleanser Australia contains this as ingredient number 1.

Curel Intensive Moisture Care Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser Australia contains this as ingredient number 15.

Curel Intensive Moisture Care Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 19.

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
11% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
56% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 24 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 12 ratings
Works Well (4) Light (3) Great Value (3) Broke Me Out (2) Irritating (2) Doesn't Work (2)
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Samantha_628

5 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Unbelievably good! I used this last night and it made my very sensitive skin quite red. However I need a cleanser to deal with my clogged pores and...

Unbelievably good! I used this last night and it made my very sensitive skin quite red. However I need a cleanser to deal with my clogged pores and was reassured by the beneficial skin barrier ingredients. I also followed it with a soothing toner and lots of ceramides. Woke up and the redness is gone, and my clogged pores are visibly faded. Overnight! No new little breakouts, either. Highly recommend!

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Nero

8 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

Broke me out for months on end

Curel Intensive Moisture Care Body Wash 18 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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valentinesday

27 days ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

A potential holy grail for those with temperamental, sensitive skin. This creamy body wash is perfectly rich and soothing, making it suited to...

A potential holy grail for those with temperamental, sensitive skin. This creamy body wash is perfectly rich and soothing, making it suited to managing eczema and chronically dry skin without leaving residue. Simultaneously, the ingredients won't risk a breakout for those with seborrhea or fungal acne.

It is worth noting that this wash does contain ammonium lauryl sulfate. Anecdotally, I have found ALS to be mercifully non-reactive with my skin. It offers the textural joy of a silky, gentle foam, and hits the cleansing sweet spot between "no residue" and "not stripping". Your mileage may vary if your skin prefers little-to-no cleansers in a wash - but that does not include me.
In a formulation like this, these positives are balanced exceptionally well. The ALS is a great dry skin alternative to SLS's cleaning power and suds. It makes the body wash an enjoyable experience in addition to being effective.

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