Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash Versus SNP Lab Salicylic Gel Cleanser

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash versus SNP Lab Salicylic Gel Cleanser .

Last updated on August 08, 2023. Published on November 27, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and BHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash

SNP Lab Salicylic Gel Cleanser

Face Cleanser American Brand United States

Face Cleanser South Korean Brand

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).

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Ingredient Info

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Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash 56 ingredients

SNP Lab Salicylic Gel Cleanser 19 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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Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash 56 ingredients

SNP Lab Salicylic Gel Cleanser 19 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

BHA

Vitamin C

Exfoliators (2)

Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Good For Oily Skin (3)

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (4)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting (4)

Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Irritating (4)

Rosacea (6)

Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

AHA

BHA

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash 56 ingredients

SNP Lab Salicylic Gel Cleanser 19 ingredients

Salicylic Acid 0.5% • Water • Glycerin • Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Butylene Glycol • Sodium PCA • Phytic Acid • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Fucus Vesiculosus Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Allium Sativum Bulb Extract • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Passiflora Incarnata Extract • Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract • Camphor • Menthol • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Polysorbate 80 • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Angelica Archangelica Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Echinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin • Silica • Palmitic Acid • Zinc PCA • Kaolin • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Aminomethyl Propanol • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Benzyl PCA • Phenoxyethanol

Water • Glycerin • Coco-Betaine • Dipropylene Glycol • Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate • Acrylates Copolymer • Potassium Cocoate • Salicylic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Glycolic Acid • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Glucose

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Salicylic Acid

What it does: Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.

SNP Lab Salicylic Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.

SNP Lab Salicylic Gel 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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Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash contains this as ingredient number 3.

SNP Lab Salicylic Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.

Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.

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Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash contains this as ingredient number 27.

SNP Lab Salicylic Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash contains this as ingredient number 40.

SNP Lab Salicylic Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash 56 ingredients

SNP Lab Salicylic Gel Cleanser 19 ingredients

41% are loved or liked

11% have mixed ratings

27% are disliked or very disliked

21% have no rating yet

58% are loved or liked

11% have mixed ratings

26% are disliked or very disliked

5% have no rating yet

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Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash 56 ingredients

SNP Lab Salicylic Gel Cleanser 19 ingredients

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Reviews

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Dermalogica Acne Clearing Skin Wash 56 ingredients

4.0 /5

from 1 rating

BiaB

7 months ago · Dry Skin

Review

Love it!
It keeps my outbreaks under control.
Even though I have dehydrated skin, it does not strip my skin from its moisture.
This product is...

Love it!
It keeps my outbreaks under control.
Even though I have dehydrated skin, it does not strip my skin from its moisture.
This product is amazing!