Differin Daily Deep Cleanser Versus EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser
Updated on June 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Differin Daily Deep Cleanser 7 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Differin Daily Deep Cleanser 7 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventMethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventMagnesium Silicate
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningBromelain
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientSodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingUndecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingSodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Magnesium Silicate, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Bromelain, PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Sodium Bisulfite, Propylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Coconut Acid, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium 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 HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Differin Daily Deep Cleanser 7 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser 25 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Differin Daily Deep Cleanser 7 ingredients
I wanted to try out this product because I am sensitive to coconut derivatives, and this wash does not contain any. It is also FA-safe! The wash is non-foaming, but it does a great job of cleansing.
I will say that the first 1-2 weeks of daily use, my skin was slightly irritated. I would get a burning, stinging sensation that lasted up to an hour after I used it. I think this formulation is Show more
EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser 25 ingredients
Felt difficult to wash off/stuck on my skin and cause me to break out like crazy.
I love this cleanser, wish it was cheaper. It’s moisturizing and leaves my skin feeling fresh. Also the foaming effect is kinda fun!
