CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser - Australia Versus Milk Makeup Matcha Cleanser

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser Australia versus Milk Makeup Matcha Cleanser .

Last updated on December 19, 2023. Published on July 31, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser

Milk Makeup Matcha Cleanser

Face Cleanser Canadian Brand Canada

Face Cleanser American Brand United States

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

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Ingredient Info

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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 24 ingredients

Milk Makeup Matcha Cleanser 21 ingredients

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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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 24 ingredients

Milk Makeup Matcha Cleanser 21 ingredients

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

Benefits

Hydrating

Anti-Aging

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 24 ingredients

Milk Makeup Matcha Cleanser 21 ingredients

Water • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Gluconolactone • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Carbomer • Calcium Gluconate • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Cholesterol • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Tetrasodium EDTA • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Phytosphingosine • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin

Water • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Stearate • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Glycerin • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Quaternium-90 Sepiolite • Stearic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Polyacrylate • Lactobacillus • Camellia Sinensis Leaf • Ecklonia/Laminaria Extract • Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract • Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite • Chlorphenesin • Parfum • CI 19140 • CI 42053

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

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.

Milk Makeup Matcha Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser Australia contains this as ingredient number 4.

Milk Makeup Matcha Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 SA Smoothing Cleanser Australia contains this as ingredient number 18.

Milk Makeup Matcha Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 24 ingredients

Milk Makeup Matcha Cleanser 21 ingredients

50% are loved or liked

4% have mixed ratings

42% are disliked or very disliked

4% have no rating yet

19% are loved or liked

10% have mixed ratings

43% are disliked or very disliked

29% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 24 ingredients

Milk Makeup Matcha Cleanser 21 ingredients

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Reviews

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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 24 ingredients

3.7 /5

from 11 ratings

Works Well (4) Light (3) Great Value (3) Drying (2) No Scent (2) Light Scent (1)

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!