CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser - Australia Versus Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Cleansing Gel

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser Australia versus Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Cleansing Gel .

Last updated on December 19, 2023. Published on September 25, 2022

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

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CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Cleansing Gel

Face Cleanser Canadian Brand Canada

Face Cleanser Polish Brand Poland

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

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Cleansing Gel 15 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

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Cleansing Gel 15 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

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Concerns

Irritating

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

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

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 24 ingredients

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Cleansing Gel 15 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 • Coco-Glucoside • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Panthenol • Laureth-7 Citrate • Propylene Glycol • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment • Allantoin • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Diazolidinyl Urea • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hydroxide

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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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.

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sodium Benzoate

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.

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 24 ingredients

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Cleansing Gel 15 ingredients

50% are loved or liked

4% have mixed ratings

42% are disliked or very disliked

4% have no rating yet

27% are loved or liked

13% have mixed ratings

53% are disliked or very disliked

7% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 24 ingredients

Ziaja Med Anti-Imperfections Cleansing Gel 15 ingredients

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Reviews

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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)

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!