Clearasil Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment Wash Versus Clearasil Stubborn Acne Exfoliating Acne Face Wash
Overview
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 common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Clearasil Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment Wash 15 ingredients
Clearasil Stubborn Acne Exfoliating Acne Face Wash 31 ingredients
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Clearasil Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment Wash 15 ingredients
Clearasil Stubborn Acne Exfoliating Acne Face Wash 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Lavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingHelichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCistus Monspeliensis Extract
MaskingSalicylic Acid 2%, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Cistus Monspeliensis Extract
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Betaine
CleansingDistearyldimonium Chloride
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Steareth-21
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Mek
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
BHT
Antioxidant
Lavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicMethylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Cistus Monspeliensis Extract
MaskingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantSalicylic Acid 2%, Water, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Betaine, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Steareth-21, Sodium Chloride, Behenyl Alcohol, Synthetic Wax, Steareth-2, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Mek, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Alcohol, BHT, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Methylisothiazolinone, Cistus Monspeliensis Extract, Mica, CI 77510, Titanium Dioxide, Blue 1 Lake
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 AcidWater. 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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWe don't have a description for Lavandula Stoechas Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Helichrysum Italicum Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Cistus Monspeliensis Extract yet.
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