Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Daily Scrub versus Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash .
Published on July 12, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
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).
Ingredient Info
Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Daily Scrub 21 ingredients
Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash 31 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Daily Scrub 21 ingredients
Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash 31 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Daily Scrub 21 ingredients
Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash 31 ingredients
Water • Cetyl Alcohol • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether • Polyethylene • Cera Microcristallina • Steareth-21 • Salicylic Acid • Polysorbate 60 • Panthenol • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf • Bisabolol • Jojoba Esters • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Propylene Glycol • Glucose • Butylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Menthyl Lactate • BHA • Parfum
Butane • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Perlite • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Sodium Chloride • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Benzophenone-4 • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Salicylate • Camphor • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • CI 19140 • CI 42090 • CI 77002 • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil • Limonene • Linalool • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Polyquaternium-47 • Propylene Glycol • Salicylic Acid • Silica • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Tetrasodium EDTA • Xanthan Gum • Zinc Gluconate • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 AcidClean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Daily Scrub contains this as ingredient number 7.
Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 24.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolClean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Daily Scrub contains this as ingredient number 15.
Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 23.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Daily Scrub contains this as ingredient number 17.
Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumClean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Daily Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.
Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 29.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumClean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Daily Scrub contains this as ingredient number 21.
Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 31.
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Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Daily Scrub 21 ingredients
Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash 31 ingredients
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Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Daily Scrub 21 ingredients
Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Deep Pore Wash 31 ingredients
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