Cetaphil Acne Relief Body Wash Versus Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash
Updated on June 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe body washes. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Acne Relief Body Wash 21 ingredients
Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash 16 ingredients
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Cetaphil Acne Relief Body Wash 21 ingredients
Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid 2%, Benzyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Water
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polysorbate 80
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Cetaphil Acne Relief Body Wash 21 ingredients
Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash 16 ingredients
Reviews
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Cetaphil Acne Relief Body Wash 21 ingredients
This is a cream formula and doesn’t lather at all. I just apply it to my upper back after using body wash to prevent breakouts. It will dry your skin out a bit because of the SA, so I use a light lotion after. The big downside is it smells horrible. I’m used to using fragrance-free products but this smells like straight chemicals.
Naturium The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash 16 ingredients
Gentle and effective formula. Helped get rid me of my folliculitis flare up in just a few days along with the spray. It isn’t as drying as other formulas.
Getting rid of body acne? Works great. KP? So-so, I think the glycolic acid one works better. It is also slightly drying so make sure to really moisturize after.
