Dermasense Mousse Cleansing Foam Versus CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermasense Mousse Cleansing Foam versus CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser .

Last updated on August 04, 2023. Published on August 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Dermasense Mousse Cleansing Foam

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser

Face Cleanser German Brand Germany

Face Cleanser Canadian Brand Canada

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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Dermasense Mousse Cleansing Foam 14 ingredients

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser 27 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

ph level

4.5

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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Dermasense Mousse Cleansing Foam 14 ingredients

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser 27 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

BHA

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea (4)

Eczema (3)

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 (2)

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Ingredients Compared

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

Dermasense Mousse Cleansing Foam 14 ingredients

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser 27 ingredients

Water • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Propylene Glycol • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Glycolic Acid • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Salicylate • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Hydroxide • Parfum

Salicylic Acid 2% • 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 • Triethyl Citrate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Cholesterol • Tetrasodium EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Xanthan Gum • Hectorite • Phytosphingosine • Benzoic Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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Dermasense Mousse Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 1.

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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Dermasense Mousse Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 11.

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Dermasense Mousse Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 13.

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.

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