Equate 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Versus Clearasil Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment Wash
Updated on May 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Equate 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment 7 ingredients
Clearasil Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment Wash 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Equate 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment 7 ingredients
Clearasil Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment Wash 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium 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 EDTASodium 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 HydroxideWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Equate 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment 7 ingredients
Clearasil Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment Wash 15 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Equate 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment 7 ingredients
Made my skin red and burning feel to the skin don’t buy, not good for the skin!!‼️
I have very red,acne skin so trying to find a good skin care is hard but I don’t recommend this one yes it is cheap but don’t buy it‼️‼️
