Differin Gentle Cleanser Versus Naturium Benzoyl Peroxide Cream Cleanser 5%
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 1 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, fragrances, oils or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Differin Gentle Cleanser 8 ingredients
Naturium Benzoyl Peroxide Cream Cleanser 5% 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Differin Gentle Cleanser 8 ingredients
Naturium Benzoyl Peroxide Cream Cleanser 5% 20 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzoyl Peroxide 5%
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Xylitol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzoyl Peroxide 5%, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Xylitol, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide
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!
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When to use
Differin Gentle Cleanser 8 ingredients
Naturium Benzoyl Peroxide Cream Cleanser 5% 20 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Differin Gentle Cleanser 8 ingredients
Naturium Benzoyl Peroxide Cream Cleanser 5% 20 ingredients
It's Okay
I wanted this cleanser to be a holy grail, but it fell short. It makes my skin burn and sting if I leave it on for longer than two minutes. But besides the burning the cleansing experience is nice, it doesn't leave my skin feeling dry or stripped and it helps reduce my acne inflammation. But besides that, I feel like it's an average cleanser made for someone with more oily skin, but Show more
